Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

100 the room/The room
71 here/Here
66 home/Home
64 the house/The house/THE HOUSE
44 the street/The street
32 upstairs
27 there/There
26 the streets
21 the workhouse
21 the office/The office

GPE

19 the town
7 there
7 town
6 the village
4 this town
3 the county
3 the City
3 the country
3 this place
3 this country

LOC

25 the world
13 the country
11 the river
7 the ditch
6 the earth/The earth
6 earth
5 the fields
5 heaven/Heaven
4 this world
4 the hill

PER

292 the Jew/The Jew/THE JEW
206 sir
191 the girl/The girl
158 my dear/My dear
133 the boy/The boy
108 the doctor/The doctor
94 the man/The man
86 the old gentleman/The old gentleman
86 the Dodger/The Dodger
78 ma’am

ORG

1 the establishment
1 the board
1 metropolitan police office
1 the company in which I found you
1 the government
1 the company
1 the domestic parliament

VEH

13 the coach/The coach/the Coach
5 the carriage
5 the cart
4 a coach
2 coach
2 the vehicle
2 a hackney - coach
1 some small trading vessel bound to a good unhealthy port
1 a hearse drawn by four black steeds
1 his ’ prentice

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CHAPTER I. TREATS OF THE PLACE WHERE [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver WAS BORN AND OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING [HIS]_123-oliver BIRTH Among [other public buildings in [a certain town]_{298-a certain town}]_{297-other public buildings in a certain town} , which for many reasons it will be prudent to refrain from mentioning , and to which [I]_0-i will assign no fictitious name , there is one anciently common to [most towns]_{299-most towns} , great or small : to wit , [a workhouse]_{300-a workhouse} ; and in [this workhouse]_{301-this workhouse} was born ; on a day and date which [I]_0-i need not trouble [myself]_0-i to repeat , inasmuch as it can be of no possible consequence to [the reader]_{302-the reader} , in this stage of the business at all events ; the item of [mortality whose name is prefixed to the head of this chapter]_{303-mortality whose name is prefixed to the head of this chapter} . For a long time after it was ushered into [this world of sorrow and trouble]_{304-this world of sorrow and trouble} , by [the parish surgeon]_{305-the parish surgeon} , it remained a matter of considerable doubt whether [the child]_{306-the child} would survive to bear any name at all ; in which case it is somewhat more than probable that these memoirs would never have appeared ; or , if they had , that being comprised within a couple of pages , they would have possessed the inestimable merit of being the most concise and faithful specimen of biography , extant in the literature of any age or [country]_307-country . Although [I]_0-i am not disposed to maintain that being born in [a workhouse]_{300-a workhouse} , is in itself the most fortunate and enviable circumstance that can possibly befall [a human being]_{309-a human being} , [I]_0-i do mean to say that in this particular instance , it was the best thing for [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver that could by possibility have occurred . The fact is , that there was considerable difficulty in inducing [Oliver]_123-oliver to take upon [himself]_123-oliver the office of respiration,—a troublesome practice , but one which custom has rendered necessary to [our]_310-our easy existence ; and for some time [he]_123-oliver lay gasping on a little flock mattress , rather unequally poised between [this world]_{311-this world} and the next : the balance being decidedly in favour of the latter . Now , if , during this brief period , [Oliver]_123-oliver had been surrounded by [careful grandmothers]_{312-careful grandmothers} , [anxious aunts]_{313-anxious aunts} , [experienced nurses]_{314-experienced nurses} , and [doctors of profound wisdom]_{315-doctors of profound wisdom} , [he]_123-oliver would most inevitably and indubitably have been killed in no time . There being [nobody]_316-nobody by , however , but [a pauper old woman , who was rendered rather misty by an unwonted allowance of beer]_{317-a pauper old woman , who was rendered rather misty by an unwonted allowance of beer} ; and [a parish surgeon who did such matters by contract]_{318-a parish surgeon who did such matters by contract} ; [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Nature]_124-nature fought out the point between [them]_319-them . The result was , that , after a few struggles , [Oliver]_123-oliver breathed , sneezed , and proceeded to advertise to [the inmates of [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse}]_{320-the inmates of the workhouse} the fact of a new burden having been imposed upon [the parish]_{322-the parish} , by setting up as loud a cry as could reasonably have been expected from [a male infant who had not been possessed of that very useful appendage , a voice , for a much longer space of time than three minutes and a quarter]_{323-a male infant who had not been possessed of that very useful appendage , a voice , for a much longer space of time than three minutes and a quarter} . As [Oliver]_123-oliver gave this first proof of the free and proper action of [his]_123-oliver lungs , the patchwork coverlet which was carelessly flung over the iron bedstead , rustled ; the pale face of [a young woman]_{324-a young woman} was raised feebly from the pillow ; and a faint voice imperfectly articulated the words , “ Let [me]_{324-a young woman} see [the child]_{306-the child} , and die . ”_{[324-a young woman]} [The surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} had been sitting with [his]_{325-the surgeon} face turned towards the fire : giving the palms of [his]_{325-the surgeon} hands a warm and a rub alternately . As [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} spoke , [he]_{325-the surgeon} rose , and advancing to the bed ’s head , said , with more kindness than might have been expected of [him]_{325-the surgeon} : “ Oh , [you]_{326-the young woman} must not talk about dying yet . ”_{[325-the surgeon]} “ Lor bless [her]_{326-the young woman} dear heart , no ! ”_{[327-the nurse]} interposed [the nurse]_{327-the nurse} , hastily depositing in [her]_{327-the nurse} pocket a green glass bottle , the contents of which [she]_{327-the nurse} had been tasting in a corner with evident satisfaction . “ [Lor]_125-lor bless [her]_{326-the young woman} dear heart , when [she]_{326-the young woman} has lived as long as [I]_{327-the nurse} have , [sir]_4543-sir , and had [thirteen children of [her]_{326-the young woman} own]_{4544-thirteen children of her own} , and [all on ’em dead except two]_{4545-all on ’em dead except two} , and [them]_{4544-thirteen children of her own} in the wurkus with [me]_{327-the nurse} , [she]_{326-the young woman} ’ll know better than to take on in that way , bless [her]_{326-the young woman} dear heart ! Think what it is to be [a mother]_{4546-a mother} , there ’s [a dear young lamb]_{4547-a dear young lamb} , do . ”_{[327-the nurse]} Apparently this consolatory perspective of [a mother]_{4546-a mother} ’s prospects failed in producing its due effect . [The patient]_{329-the patient} shook [her]_{329-the patient} head , and stretched out [her]_{329-the patient} hand towards [the child]_{306-the child} . [The surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} deposited it in [her]_{329-the patient} arms . [She]_{329-the patient} imprinted [her]_{329-the patient} cold white lips passionately on its forehead ; passed [her]_{329-the patient} hands over [her]_{329-the patient} face ; gazed wildly round ; shuddered ; fell back — and died . [They]_332-they chafed [her]_{329-the patient} breast , hands , and temples ; but the blood had stopped forever . [They]_332-they talked of hope and comfort . [They]_332-they had been strangers too long . “ It ’s all over , [Mrs. Thingummy]_{126-mrs. thingummy} ! ”_{[325-the surgeon]} said [the surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} at last . “ Ah , [poor dear]_{4548-poor dear} , so it is ! ”_{[327-the nurse]} said [the nurse]_{327-the nurse} , picking up the cork of the green bottle , which had fallen out on the pillow , as [she]_{327-the nurse} stooped to take up [the child]_{306-the child} . “ [Poor dear]_{4548-poor dear} ! ”_{[327-the nurse]} “ [You]_{327-the nurse} need n’t mind sending up to [me]_{325-the surgeon} , if [the child]_{306-the child} cries , [nurse]_4551-nurse , ”_{[325-the surgeon]} said [the surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} , putting on [his]_{325-the surgeon} gloves with great deliberation . “ It ’s very likely it _ will _ be troublesome . Give it a little gruel if it is . ”_{[325-the surgeon]} [He]_{325-the surgeon} put on [his]_{325-the surgeon} hat , and , pausing by the bed - side on [his]_{325-the surgeon} way to the door , added , “ [She]_{306-the child} was [a good - looking girl]_{4552-a good - looking girl} , too ; where did [she]_{306-the child} come from ? ”_{[325-the surgeon]} “ [She]_{306-the child} was brought [here]_4553-here last night , ”_{[337-the old woman]} replied [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} , “ by [the overseer]_{4554-the overseer} ’s order . [She]_{306-the child} was found lying in [the street]_{4555-the street} . [She]_{306-the child} had walked some distance , for [her]_{306-the child} shoes were worn to pieces ; but where [she]_{306-the child} came from , or where [she]_{306-the child} was going to , [nobody]_316-nobody knows . ”_{[337-the old woman]} [The surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} leaned over the body , and raised the left hand . “ The old story , ”_{[325-the surgeon]} [he]_{325-the surgeon} said , shaking [his]_{325-the surgeon} head : “ no wedding - ring , [I]_{325-the surgeon} see . Ah ! Good - night ! ”_{[325-the surgeon]} [The medical gentleman]_{339-the medical gentleman} walked away to dinner ; and [the nurse]_{327-the nurse} , having once more applied [herself]_{327-the nurse} to the green bottle , sat down on a low chair before the fire , and proceeded to dress [the infant]_{341-the infant} . What an excellent example of the power of dress , [young Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was ! Wrapped in the blanket which had hitherto formed [his]_123-oliver only covering , [he]_123-oliver might have been [the child of [a nobleman]_{343-a nobleman}]_{342-the child of a nobleman} or [a beggar]_{344-a beggar} ; it would have been hard for [the haughtiest stranger]_{345-the haughtiest stranger} to have assigned [him]_123-oliver [his]_123-oliver proper station in [society]_346-society . But now that [he]_123-oliver was enveloped in the old calico robes which had grown yellow in the same service , [he]_123-oliver was badged and ticketed , and fell into [his]_123-oliver place at once — [a parish child]_{347-a parish child} — [the orphan of [a workhouse]_{300-a workhouse}]_{348-the orphan of a workhouse} — [the humble , half - starved drudge]_{350-the humble , half - starved drudge} — to be cuffed and buffeted through [the world]_{351-the world} — despised by [all]_352-all , and pitied by [none]_353-none . [Oliver]_123-oliver cried lustily . If [he]_123-oliver could have known that [he]_123-oliver was [an orphan]_{354-an orphan} , left to the tender mercies of [churchwardens]_{355-churchwardens} and [overseers]_{356-overseers} , perhaps [he]_123-oliver would have cried the louder . CHAPTER II . [TREATS OF OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver ’S GROWTH , EDUCATION , AND BOARD For the next eight or ten months , [Oliver]_123-oliver was [the victim of a systematic course of treachery and deception]_{357-the victim of a systematic course of treachery and deception} . [He]_123-oliver was brought up by hand . The hungry and destitute situation of [the infant orphan]_{358-the infant orphan} was duly reported by [the workhouse authorities]_{359-the workhouse authorities} to [[the parish]_{322-the parish} authorities]_{361-the parish authorities} . [[The parish]_{322-the parish} authorities]_{361-the parish authorities} inquired with dignity of [the workhouse authorities]_{359-the workhouse authorities} , whether there was [no female then domiciled in “ [the house ”]_{4557-the house ”[359-the workhouse authorities]} who was in a situation to impart to [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , the consolation and nourishment of which [he]_123-oliver stood in need]_{365-no female then domiciled in “ the house ” who was in a situation to impart to oliver twist , the consolation and nourishment of which he stood in need} . [The workhouse authorities]_{359-the workhouse authorities} replied with humility , that there was not . Upon this , [the parish authorities]_{361-the parish authorities} magnanimously and humanely resolved , that [Oliver]_123-oliver should be “ farmed , ”_[123-oliver] or , in other words , that [he]_123-oliver should be dispatched to [a branch - workhouse]_{368-a branch - workhouse} some three miles off , where [twenty or thirty other juvenile offenders against the poor - laws]_{369-twenty or thirty other juvenile offenders against the poor - laws} , rolled about the floor all day , without the inconvenience of too much food or too much clothing , under the parental superintendence of [an elderly female]_{370-an elderly female} , who received the culprits at and for the consideration of sevenpence - halfpenny per small head per week . Sevenpence - halfpenny ’s worth per week is a good round diet for [a child]_{371-a child} ; a great deal may be got for sevenpence - halfpenny , quite enough to overload its stomach , and make it uncomfortable . [The elderly female]_{372-the elderly female} was [a woman of wisdom and experience]_{373-a woman of wisdom and experience} ; [she]_{372-the elderly female} knew what was good for [children]_374-children ; and [she]_{372-the elderly female} had a very accurate perception of what was good for [herself]_{372-the elderly female} . So , [she]_{372-the elderly female} appropriated the greater part of the weekly stipend to [her]_{372-the elderly female} own use , and consigned [the rising parochial generation]_{375-the rising parochial generation} to even a shorter allowance than was originally provided for [them]_{375-the rising parochial generation} . Thereby finding in the lowest depth a deeper still ; and proving [herself]_{372-the elderly female} [a very great experimental philosopher]_{376-a very great experimental philosopher} . [Everybody]_{377-everybody} knows the story of [another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} , and who demonstrated it so well , that [he]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} had got [his]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} own horse down to a straw a day , and would unquestionably have rendered [him]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} a very spirited and rampacious animal on nothing at all , if [he]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} had not died , four - and - twenty hours before [he]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} was to have had [his]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} first comfortable bait of air . Unfortunately for the experimental philosophy of [the female to whose protecting care [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was delivered over]_{379-the female to whose protecting care oliver twist was delivered over} , a similar result usually attended the operation of _ [her]_{372-the elderly female} _ system ; for at the very moment when [the child]_{306-the child} had contrived to exist upon the smallest possible portion of the weakest possible food , it did perversely happen in eight and a half cases out of ten , either that it sickened from want and cold , or fell into the fire from neglect , or got half - smothered by accident ; in any one of which cases , [the miserable little being]_{381-the miserable little being} was usually summoned into [another world]_{382-another world} , and there gathered to [the fathers]_{383-the fathers} [it]_{381-the miserable little being} had never known in this . Occasionally , when there was some more than usually interesting inquest upon [a parish child who had been overlooked in turning up a bedstead , or inadvertently scalded to death when there happened to be a washing]_{384-a parish child who had been overlooked in turning up a bedstead , or inadvertently scalded to death when there happened to be a washing} — though the latter accident was very scarce , anything approaching to a washing being of rare occurrence in [the farm]_{385-the farm} — [the jury]_{386-the jury} would take it into [their]_{386-the jury} heads to ask troublesome questions , or [the parishioners]_{387-the parishioners} would rebelliously affix [their]_{387-the parishioners} signatures to a remonstrance . But these impertinences were speedily checked by the evidence of [the surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} , and the testimony of [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; [the former of whom had always opened the body and found nothing inside ( which was very probable indeed )]_{390-the former of whom had always opened the body and found nothing inside ( which was very probable indeed )} , and [the latter of whom]_{391-the latter of whom} invariably swore whatever [the parish]_{322-the parish} wanted ; which was very self - devotional . Besides , [the board]_{393-the board} made periodical pilgrimages to [the farm]_{385-the farm} , and always sent [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} the day before , to say [they]_{393-the board} were going . [The children]_{396-the children} were neat and clean to behold , when _ [they]_{396-the children} _ went ; and what more would [the people]_{397-the people} have ! It can not be expected that this system of farming would produce any very extraordinary or luxuriant crop . [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver ’s ninth birthday found [him]_123-oliver [a pale thin child]_{398-a pale thin child} , somewhat diminutive in stature , and decidedly small in circumference . But nature or inheritance had implanted a good sturdy spirit in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s breast . It had had plenty of room to expand , thanks to the spare diet of [the establishment]_{399-the establishment} ; and perhaps to this circumstance may be attributed [his]_123-oliver having any ninth birth - day at all . Be this as it may , however , it _ was _ [his]_123-oliver ninth birthday ; and [he]_123-oliver was keeping it in [the coal - cellar]_{400-the coal - cellar} with a select party of [two other young gentleman]_{401-two other young gentleman} , who , after participating with [him]_123-oliver in a sound thrashing , had been locked up for atrociously presuming to be hungry , when [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , [the good lady of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{402-the good lady of the house} , was unexpectedly startled by the apparition of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , the beadle , striving to undo the wicket of the garden - gate . “ Goodness gracious ! Is that [you]_{128-mr. bumble} , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , thrusting [her]_{127-mrs. mann} head out of the window in well - affected ecstasies of joy . “ ( [Susan]_129-susan , take [Oliver]_123-oliver and [[them]_{401-two other young gentleman} two brats]_{4559-them two brats} [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , and wash [’em]_123-oliver directly.)—My heart alive ! [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , how glad [I]_{127-mrs. mann} am to see [you]_{128-mr. bumble} , sure - ly ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} Now , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was [a fat man]_{404-a fat man} , and [a choleric]_{405-a choleric} ; so , instead of responding to this open - hearted salutation in a kindred spirit , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} gave the little wicket a tremendous shake , and then bestowed upon [it]_406-it a kick which could have emanated from no leg but a beadle ’s . “ [Lor]_125-lor , only think , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , running out,—for [the three boys]_{407-the three boys} had been removed by this time,—“only think of that ! That [I]_{128-mr. bumble} should have forgotten that the gate was bolted on the inside , on account of [[them]_{407-the three boys} [dear children]_{4562-dear children}]_{4561-them dear children} ! Walk in [sir]_4543-sir ; walk in , pray , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , do , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} Although this invitation was accompanied with a curtsey that might have softened the heart of [a churchwarden]_{408-a churchwarden} , it by no means mollified [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ Do [you]_{127-mrs. mann} think this respectful or proper conduct , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , grasping [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane , “ to keep [the parish officers]_{4565-the parish officers} a waiting at [[your]_{127-mrs. mann} garden - gate]_{4566-your garden - gate} , when [they]_{4565-the parish officers} come here upon porochial business with [the porochial orphans]_{4567-the porochial orphans} ? Are [you]_{127-mrs. mann} aweer , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , that [you]_{127-mrs. mann} are , as [I]_{128-mr. bumble} may say , [a porochial delegate]_{4568-a porochial delegate} , and [a stipendiary]_{4569-a stipendiary} ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} ’m sure [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , that [I]_{127-mrs. mann} was only [a telling one or two of [the dear children]_{4571-the dear children}]_{4570-a telling one or two of the dear children} as is so fond of [you]_{128-mr. bumble} , that it was [you]_{128-mr. bumble} a coming , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} replied [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} with great humility . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had a great idea of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} oratorical powers and [his]_{128-mr. bumble} importance . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} had displayed the one , and vindicated the other . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} relaxed . “ Well , well , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [he]_{128-mr. bumble} replied in a calmer tone ; “ it may be as [you]_{127-mrs. mann} say ; it may be . Lead the way in , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , for [I]_{128-mr. bumble} come on business , and have something to say . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} ushered [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} into [a small parlour with a brick floor]_{411-a small parlour with a brick floor} ; placed a seat for [him]_{128-mr. bumble} ; and officiously deposited [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat and cane on the table before [him]_{128-mr. bumble} . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} wiped from [his]_{128-mr. bumble} forehead the perspiration which [his]_{128-mr. bumble} walk had engendered , glanced complacently at the cocked hat , and smiled . Yes , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} smiled . [Beadles]_130-beadles are but [men]_412-men : and [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} smiled . “ Now do n’t [you]_{128-mr. bumble} be offended at what [I]_{127-mrs. mann} ’m a going to say , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} observed [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , with captivating sweetness . “ [You]_{128-mr. bumble} ’ve had a long walk , [you]_{128-mr. bumble} know , or [I]_{127-mrs. mann} would n’t mention it . Now , will [you]_{128-mr. bumble} take a little drop of somethink , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ Not a drop . Nor a drop , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , waving [his]_{128-mr. bumble} right hand in a dignified , but placid manner . “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} think [you]_{128-mr. bumble} will , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , who had noticed the tone of the refusal , and the gesture that had accompanied it . “ Just a leetle drop , with a little cold water , and a lump of sugar . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} coughed . “ Now , just a leetle drop , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} persuasively . “ What is it ? ”_{[389-the beadle]} inquired [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ Why , it ’s what [I]_{127-mrs. mann} ’m obliged to keep a little of in [the house]_{403-the house} , to put into [the blessed infants]_{4573-the blessed infants} ’ Daffy , when [they]_{4573-the blessed infants} ai n’t well , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} replied [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} as [she]_{127-mrs. mann} opened a corner cupboard , and took down a bottle and glass . “ It ’s gin . [I]_{127-mrs. mann} ’ll not deceive [you]_{128-mr. bumble} , [Mr. B.]_{131-mr. b.} [It]_4574-it ’s gin . ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ Do [you]_{127-mrs. mann} give [the children]_{396-the children} [Daffy]_132-daffy , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} inquired [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , following with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes the interesting process of mixing . “ Ah , bless ’em , that [I]_{327-the nurse} do , dear as it is , ”_{[327-the nurse]} replied [the nurse]_{327-the nurse} . “ [I]_{327-the nurse} could n’t see [’em]_4576-’em suffer before [my]_{327-the nurse} very eyes , [you]_{128-mr. bumble} know [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[327-the nurse]} “ No ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} ; said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} approvingly ; “ no , [you]_{127-mrs. mann} could not . [You]_{127-mrs. mann} are [a humane woman]_{4578-a humane woman} , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} ( Here [she]_{327-the nurse} set down the glass . ) “ [I]_{128-mr. bumble} shall take a early opportunity of mentioning it to the board , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} ( [He]_{128-mr. bumble} drew it towards [him]_{128-mr. bumble} . ) “ [You]_{127-mrs. mann} feel as [a mother]_{4546-a mother} , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} ( [He]_{128-mr. bumble} stirred the gin - and - water . ) “ [I]_{128-mr. bumble} — [I]_{128-mr. bumble} drink [your]_{127-mrs. mann} health with cheerfulness , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} ; and [he]_{128-mr. bumble} swallowed half of it . “ And now about business , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , taking out a leathern pocket - book . “ [The child that was half - baptized]_{4580-the child that was half - baptized} [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , is nine year old today . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ Bless [him]_{4580-the child that was half - baptized} ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} interposed [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , inflaming [her]_{127-mrs. mann} left eye with the corner of [her]_{127-mrs. mann} apron . “ And notwithstanding a offered reward of ten pound , which was afterwards increased to twenty pound . Notwithstanding the most superlative , and , [I]_{128-mr. bumble} may say , supernat’ral exertions on the part of [this parish]_{4581-this parish} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , “ [we]_4582-we have never been able to discover who is [[his]_{4580-the child that was half - baptized} father]_{4583-his father} , or what was [[his]_{4580-the child that was half - baptized} mother]_{4584-his mother} ’s settlement , name , or condition . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} raised [her]_{127-mrs. mann} hands in astonishment ; but added , after a moment ’s reflection , “ How comes [he]_{4580-the child that was half - baptized} to have any name at all , then ? ”_{[389-the beadle]} [The beadle]_{389-the beadle} drew [himself]_{389-the beadle} up with great pride , and said , “ [I]_{389-the beadle} inwented it . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ [You]_{389-the beadle} , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ [I]_{389-the beadle} , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . [We]_4582-we name [[our]_4582-we fondlings]_{4585-our fondlings} in alphabetical order . The last was [a S,—Swubble]_{4586-a s,—swubble} , [I]_{389-the beadle} named [him]_{4586-a s,—swubble} . This was a T,—Twist , [I]_{389-the beadle} named _ [him]_{4586-a s,—swubble} _ . [The next one]_{4587-the next one} comes will be [Unwin]_133-unwin , and the next [Vilkins]_134-vilkins . [I]_{389-the beadle} have got names ready made to the end of the alphabet , and all the way through it again , when [we]_4582-we come to [Z.]_1-z. ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ Why , [you]_{389-the beadle} ’re quite [a literary character]_{4588-a literary character} , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . “ Well , well , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , evidently gratified with the compliment ; “ perhaps [I]_{389-the beadle} may be . Perhaps [I]_{389-the beadle} may be , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . ”_{[389-the beadle]} [He]_{389-the beadle} finished the gin - and - water , and added , “ [Oliver]_123-oliver being now too old to remain [here]_4553-here , [the board]_{393-the board} have determined to have [him]_123-oliver back into [the house]_{403-the house} . [I]_{389-the beadle} have come out [myself]_{389-the beadle} to take [him]_123-oliver [there]_4593-there . So let [me]_{389-the beadle} see [him]_123-oliver at once . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} ’ll fetch [him]_123-oliver directly , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , leaving [the room]_{418-the room} for that purpose . [Oliver]_123-oliver , having had by this time as much of the outer coat of dirt which encrusted [his]_123-oliver face and hands , removed , as could be scrubbed off in one washing , was led into [the room]_{418-the room} by [[his]_123-oliver benevolent protectress]_{420-his benevolent protectress} . “ Make a bow to [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , [Oliver]_123-oliver , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . [Oliver]_123-oliver made a bow , which was divided between the beadle on the chair , and the cocked hat on the table . “ Will [you]_123-oliver go along with [me]_{128-mr. bumble} , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in a majestic voice . [Oliver]_123-oliver was about to say that [he]_123-oliver would go along with [anybody]_421-anybody with great readiness , when , glancing upward , [he]_123-oliver caught sight of [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , who had got behind the beadle ’s chair , and was shaking [her]_{127-mrs. mann} fist at [him]_123-oliver with a furious countenance . [He]_123-oliver took the hint at once , for the fist had been too often impressed upon [his]_123-oliver body not to be deeply impressed upon [his]_123-oliver recollection . “ Will _ [she]_{127-mrs. mann} _ go with [me]_123-oliver ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired poor [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ No , [she]_{127-mrs. mann} ca n’t , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ But [she]_{127-mrs. mann} ’ll come and see [you]_123-oliver sometimes . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} This was no very great consolation to [the child]_{306-the child} . Young as [he]_123-oliver was , however , [he]_123-oliver had sense enough to make a feint of feeling great regret at going away . It was no very difficult matter for [the boy]_{423-the boy} to call tears into [his]_123-oliver eyes . Hunger and recent ill - usage are great assistants if [you]_424-you want to cry ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver cried very naturally indeed . [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} gave [him]_123-oliver a thousand embraces , and what [Oliver]_123-oliver wanted a great deal more , a piece of bread and butter , lest [he]_123-oliver should seem too hungry when [he]_123-oliver got to [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} . With the slice of bread in [his]_123-oliver hand , and the little brown - cloth parish cap on [his]_123-oliver head , [Oliver]_123-oliver was then led away by [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} from [the wretched home]_{426-the wretched home} where one kind word or look had never lighted the gloom of [his]_123-oliver infant years . And yet [he]_123-oliver burst into an agony of childish grief , as the cottage - gate closed after [him]_123-oliver . Wretched as were [the little companions in misery [he]_123-oliver was leaving behind]_{427-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind} , [they]_{427-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind} were [the only friends [he]_123-oliver had ever known]_{428-the only friends he had ever known} ; and a sense of [his]_123-oliver loneliness in [the great wide world]_{429-the great wide world} , sank into [the child]_{306-the child} ’s heart for the first time . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} walked on with long strides ; [little Oliver]_123-oliver , firmly grasping [his]_123-oliver gold - laced cuff , trotted beside [him]_{128-mr. bumble} , inquiring at the end of every quarter of a mile whether [they]_{427-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind} were “ nearly there . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} To these interrogations [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} returned very brief and snappish replies ; for the temporary blandness which gin - and - water awakens in some bosoms had by this time evaporated ; and [he]_123-oliver was once again [a beadle]_{431-a beadle} . [Oliver]_123-oliver had not been within the walls of [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} a quarter of an hour , and had scarcely completed the demolition of a second slice of bread , when [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , who had handed [him]_123-oliver over to the care of [an old woman]_{433-an old woman} , returned ; and , telling [him]_123-oliver it was a board night , informed [him]_123-oliver that the board had said [he]_123-oliver was to appear before it forthwith . Not having a very clearly defined notion of what a live board was , [Oliver]_123-oliver was rather astounded by this intelligence , and was not quite certain whether [he]_123-oliver ought to laugh or cry . [He]_123-oliver had no time to think about the matter , however ; for [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} gave [him]_123-oliver a tap on the head , with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane , to wake [him]_123-oliver up : and another on the back to make [him]_123-oliver lively : and bidding [him]_123-oliver to follow , conducted [him]_123-oliver into [a large whitewashed room]_{434-a large whitewashed room} , where [eight or ten fat gentlemen]_{435-eight or ten fat gentlemen} were sitting round a table . At the top of the table , seated in an arm - chair rather higher than the rest , was [a particularly fat gentleman with a very round , red face]_{436-a particularly fat gentleman with a very round , red face} . “ Bow to the board , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . [Oliver]_123-oliver brushed away two or three tears that were lingering in [his]_123-oliver eyes ; and seeing no board but the table , fortunately bowed to that . “ What ’s [your]_123-oliver name , [boy]_4595-boy ? ”_{[437-the gentleman in the high chair]} said [the gentleman in the high chair]_{437-the gentleman in the high chair} . [Oliver]_123-oliver was frightened at the sight of [so many gentlemen]_{438-so many gentlemen} , which made [him]_123-oliver tremble : and the beadle gave [him]_123-oliver another tap behind , which made [him]_123-oliver cry . These two causes made [him]_123-oliver answer in a very low and hesitating voice ; whereupon [a gentleman in a white waistcoat]_{439-a gentleman in a white waistcoat} said [he]_123-oliver was [a fool]_{440-a fool} . Which was a capital way of raising [his]_123-oliver spirits , and putting [him]_123-oliver quite at [his]_123-oliver ease . “ [Boy]_4595-boy , ”_{[437-the gentleman in the high chair]} said [the gentleman in the high chair]_{437-the gentleman in the high chair} , “ listen to [me]_{437-the gentleman in the high chair} . [You]_123-oliver know [you]_4595-boy ’re [an orphan]_{354-an orphan} , [I]_{437-the gentleman in the high chair} suppose ? ”_{[437-the gentleman in the high chair]} “ What ’s that , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired poor [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [The boy]_{423-the boy} _ is _ [a fool]_{440-a fool} — [I]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} thought [he]_{423-the boy} was , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . “ Hush ! ”_{[443-the gentleman who had spoken first]} said [the gentleman who had spoken first]_{443-the gentleman who had spoken first} . “ [You]_4595-boy know [you]_4595-boy ’ve got [no father]_{4601-no father} or [mother]_4602-mother , and that [you]_4595-boy were brought up by [the parish]_{322-the parish} , do n’t [you]_4595-boy ? ”_{[443-the gentleman who had spoken first]} “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , weeping bitterly . “ What are [you]_4595-boy crying for ? ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} inquired [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . And to be sure it was very extraordinary . What _ could _ [the boy]_{423-the boy} be crying for ? “ [I]_{446-another gentleman in a gruff voice} hope [you]_4595-boy say [your]_4595-boy prayers every night , ”_{[446-another gentleman in a gruff voice]} said [another gentleman in a gruff voice]_{446-another gentleman in a gruff voice} ; “ and pray for [the people who feed [you]_4595-boy , and take care of [you]_4595-boy]_{4605-the people who feed you , and take care of you} — like [a Christian]_{4606-a christian} . ”_{[446-another gentleman in a gruff voice]} “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[423-the boy]} stammered [the boy]_{423-the boy} . [The gentleman who spoke last]_{448-the gentleman who spoke last} was unconsciously right . It would have been _ very _ like [a Christian]_{4606-a christian} , and [a marvellously good Christian]_{450-a marvellously good christian} too , if [Oliver]_123-oliver had prayed for [the people who fed and took care of _ [him]_123-oliver _]_{451-the people who fed and took care of _ him _} . But [he]_123-oliver had n’t , because [nobody]_316-nobody had taught [him]_123-oliver . “ Well ! [You]_123-oliver have come here to be educated , and taught a useful trade , ”_{[453-the red - faced gentleman in the high chair]} said [the red - faced gentleman in the high chair]_{453-the red - faced gentleman in the high chair} . “ So [you]_123-oliver ’ll begin to pick oakum tomorrow morning at six o’clock , ”_{[454-the surly one in the white waistcoat]} added [the surly one in the white waistcoat]_{454-the surly one in the white waistcoat} . For the combination of both these blessings in the one simple process of picking oakum , [Oliver]_123-oliver bowed low by the direction of the beadle , and was then hurried away to [a large ward]_{455-a large ward} ; where , on a rough , hard bed , [he]_123-oliver sobbed [himself]_123-oliver to sleep . What a novel illustration of the tender laws of [England]_2-england ! [They]_456-they let [the paupers]_{457-the paupers} go to sleep ! [Poor Oliver]_123-oliver ! [He]_123-oliver little thought , as [he]_123-oliver lay sleeping in happy unconsciousness of all around [him]_123-oliver , that [the board]_{393-the board} had that very day arrived at a decision which would exercise the most material influence over all [his]_123-oliver future fortunes . But [they]_{393-the board} had . And this was it : [The members of this board]_{459-the members of this board} were [very sage , deep , philosophical men]_{460-very sage , deep , philosophical men} ; and when [they]_{459-the members of this board} came to turn [their]_{459-the members of this board} attention to [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} , [they]_{459-the members of this board} found out at once , what [ordinary folks]_{462-ordinary folks} would never have discovered — [the poor people]_{463-the poor people} liked it ! [It]_{321-the workhouse} was a regular place of public entertainment for [the poorer classes]_{464-the poorer classes} ; [a tavern where there was nothing to pay]_{465-a tavern where there was nothing to pay} ; a public breakfast , dinner , tea , and supper all the year round ; [a brick and mortar elysium , where it was all play and no work]_{466-a brick and mortar elysium , where it was all play and no work} . “ Oho ! ”_{[393-the board]} said [the board]_{393-the board} , looking very knowing ; “ [we]_{393-the board} are [the fellows to set this to rights]_{4608-the fellows to set this to rights} ; [we]_{393-the board} ’ll stop it all , in no time . ”_{[393-the board]} So , [they]_{393-the board} established the rule , that [all poor people]_{468-all poor people} should have the alternative ( for [they]_{459-the members of this board} would compel [nobody]_316-nobody , not [they]_{459-the members of this board} ) , of being starved by a gradual process in [the house]_{403-the house} , or by a quick one out of it . With this view , [they]_{393-the board} contracted with the water - works to lay on an unlimited supply of water ; and with [a corn - factory]_{471-a corn - factory} to supply periodically small quantities of oatmeal ; and issued three meals of thin gruel a day , with an onion twice a week , and half a roll of Sundays . [They]_{393-the board} made a great many other wise and humane regulations , having reference to [the ladies]_{472-the ladies} , which it is not necessary to repeat ; kindly undertook to divorce [poor married people]_{473-poor married people} , in consequence of the great expense of a suit in [[Doctors]_474-doctors ’ Commons]_{475-doctors ’ commons} ; and , instead of compelling [a man]_{476-a man} to support [[his]_{476-a man} family]_{477-his family} , as [they]_{393-the board} had theretofore done , took [[his]_{476-a man} family]_{477-his family} away from [him]_{476-a man} , and made [him]_{476-a man} [a bachelor]_{479-a bachelor} ! There is no saying how [many applicants for relief , under these last two heads]_{480-many applicants for relief , under these last two heads} , might have started up in [all classes of society]_{481-all classes of society} , if it had not been coupled with [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} ; but the board were [long - headed men]_{483-long - headed men} , and had provided for this difficulty . The relief was inseparable from [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} and the gruel ; and that frightened [people]_485-people . For the first six months after [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was removed , the system was in full operation . It was rather expensive at first , in consequence of the increase in [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s bill , and the necessity of taking in the clothes of all [the paupers]_{457-the paupers} , which fluttered loosely on [their]_{457-the paupers} wasted , shrunken forms , after a week or two ’s gruel . But the number of [workhouse inmates]_{488-workhouse inmates} got thin as well as [the paupers]_{457-the paupers} ; and the board were in ecstasies . [The room in which [the boys]_{491-the boys} were fed]_{490-the room in which the boys were fed} , was [a large stone hall]_{492-a large stone hall} , with a copper at one end : out of which [the master , dressed in an apron for the purpose]_{493-the master , dressed in an apron for the purpose} , and assisted by [one or two women]_{494-one or two women} , ladled the gruel at mealtimes . Of this festive composition [each boy]_{495-each boy} had one porringer , and no more — except on occasions of great public rejoicing , when [he]_{495-each boy} had two ounces and a quarter of bread besides . The bowls never wanted washing . [The boys]_{491-the boys} polished [them]_497-them with [their]_{491-the boys} spoons till [they]_497-them shone again ; and when [they]_{491-the boys} had performed this operation ( which never took very long , the spoons being nearly as large as the bowls ) , [they]_{491-the boys} would sit staring at the copper , with such eager eyes , as if [they]_{491-the boys} could have devoured the very bricks of which it was composed ; employing [themselves]_{491-the boys} , meanwhile , in sucking [their]_{491-the boys} fingers most assiduously , with the view of catching up any stray splashes of gruel that might have been cast thereon . [Boys]_498-boys have generally excellent appetites . [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver and [[his]_123-oliver companions]_{499-his companions} suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months : at last [they]_500-they got so voracious and wild with hunger , that [one boy]_{501-one boy} , who was tall for [his]_{501-one boy} age , and had n’t been used to that sort of thing ( for [[his]_{501-one boy} father]_{4583-his father} had kept [a small cook - shop]_{503-a small cook - shop} ) , hinted darkly to [[his]_{501-one boy} companions]_{499-his companions} , that unless [he]_{501-one boy} had another basin of gruel _ per diem _ , [he]_{501-one boy} was afraid [he]_{501-one boy} might some night happen to eat [the boy who slept next [him]_{501-one boy} , who happened to be [a weakly youth of tender age]_{506-a weakly youth of tender age}]_{505-the boy who slept next him , who happened to be a weakly youth of tender age} . [He]_{501-one boy} had a wild , hungry eye ; and [they]_{499-his companions} implicitly believed [him]_{501-one boy} . A council was held ; lots were cast who should walk up to [the master]_{507-the master} after supper that evening , and ask for more ; and it fell to [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . The evening arrived ; [the boys]_{491-the boys} took [their]_{491-the boys} places . [The master]_{507-the master} , in [his]_{507-the master} cook ’s uniform , stationed [himself]_{507-the master} at the copper ; [[his]_{507-the master} pauper assistants]_{510-his pauper assistants} ranged [themselves]_{510-his pauper assistants} behind [him]_{507-the master} ; the gruel was served out ; and a long grace was said over the short commons . The gruel disappeared ; [the boys]_{491-the boys} whispered [each other]_{512-each other} , and winked at [Oliver]_123-oliver ; while [[his]_123-oliver next neighbors]_{513-his next neighbors} nudged [him]_123-oliver . [Child]_136-child as [he]_123-oliver was , [he]_123-oliver was desperate with hunger , and reckless with misery . [He]_123-oliver rose from the table ; and advancing to [the master]_{507-the master} , basin and spoon in hand , said : somewhat alarmed at [his]_123-oliver own temerity : “ Please , [sir]_4543-sir , [I]_123-oliver want some more . ”_[123-oliver] [The master]_{507-the master} was [a fat , healthy man]_{516-a fat , healthy man} ; but [he]_{507-the master} turned very pale . [He]_{507-the master} gazed in stupefied astonishment on [the small rebel]_{517-the small rebel} for some seconds , and then clung for support to [the copper]_{518-the copper} . [The assistants]_{519-the assistants} were paralysed with wonder ; [the boys]_{491-the boys} with fear . “ What ! ”_{[507-the master]} said [the master]_{507-the master} at length , in a faint voice . “ Please , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , “ [I]_123-oliver want some more . ”_[123-oliver] [The master]_{507-the master} aimed a blow at [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s head with the ladle ; pinioned [him]_123-oliver in [his]_{507-the master} arm ; and shrieked aloud for the beadle . [The board]_{393-the board} were sitting in solemn conclave , when [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} rushed into [the room]_{418-the room} in great excitement , and addressing [the gentleman in the high chair]_{437-the gentleman in the high chair} , said , “ [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} , [I]_{128-mr. bumble} beg [your]_{137-mr. limbkins} pardon , [sir]_4543-sir ! [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver has asked for more ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} There was a general start . Horror was depicted on every countenance . “ For _ more _ ! ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} said [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} . “ Compose [yourself]_{137-mr. limbkins} , [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , and answer [me]_{137-mr. limbkins} distinctly . Do [I]_{137-mr. limbkins} understand that [he]_123-oliver asked for more , after [he]_123-oliver had eaten the supper allotted by [the dietary]_{4612-the dietary} ? ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} “ [He]_123-oliver did , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ [That boy]_{4614-that boy} will be hung , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . “ [I]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} know [that boy]_{4614-that boy} will be hung . ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} [Nobody]_316-nobody controverted [the prophetic gentleman]_{528-the prophetic gentleman} ’s opinion . An animated discussion took place . [Oliver]_123-oliver was ordered into instant confinement ; and a bill was next morning pasted on the outside of the gate , offering a reward of five pounds to [anybody who would take [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver off the hands of [the parish]_{322-the parish}]_{529-anybody who would take oliver twist off the hands of the parish} . In other words , five pounds and [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver were offered to [any man]_{531-any man} or woman who wanted [an apprentice to any trade , business , or calling]_{532-an apprentice to any trade , business , or calling} . “ [I]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} never was more convinced of anything in [my]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} life , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , as [he]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} knocked at the gate and read the bill next morning : “ [I]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} never was more convinced of anything in [my]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} life , than [I]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} am that [that boy]_{4614-that boy} will come to be hung . ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} As [I]_0-i purpose to show in the sequel whether [the white waistcoated gentleman]_{534-the white waistcoated gentleman} was right or not , [I]_0-i should perhaps mar the interest of this narrative ( supposing it to possess any at all ) , if [I]_0-i ventured to hint just yet , whether the life of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver had this violent termination or no . CHAPTER III . RELATES HOW [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver WAS VERY NEAR GETTING A PLACE WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SINECURE For a week after the commission of the impious and profane offence of asking for more , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained [a close prisoner]_{535-a close prisoner} in [the dark and solitary room to which [he]_123-oliver had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of [the board]_{393-the board}]_{536-the dark and solitary room to which he had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of the board} . It appears , at first sight not unreasonable to suppose , that , if [he]_123-oliver had entertained a becoming feeling of respect for the prediction of [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , [he]_123-oliver would have established that [sage individual]_{539-sage individual} ’s prophetic character , once and for ever , by tying one end of [his]_123-oliver pocket - handkerchief to a hook in the wall , and attaching [himself]_123-oliver to the other . To the performance of this feat , however , there was one obstacle : namely , that pocket - handkerchiefs being decided articles of luxury , had been , for all future times and ages , removed from the noses of [paupers]_540-paupers by the express order of the board , in council assembled : solemnly given and pronounced under [their]_540-paupers hands and seals . There was a still greater obstacle in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s youth and childishness . [He]_123-oliver only cried bitterly all day ; and , when the long , dismal night came on , spread [his]_123-oliver little hands before [his]_123-oliver eyes to shut out the darkness , and crouching in the corner , tried to sleep : ever and [anon]_541-anon waking with a start and tremble , and drawing [himself]_123-oliver closer and closer to the wall , as if to feel even its cold hard surface were a protection in the gloom and loneliness which surrounded [him]_123-oliver . Let it not be supposed by [the enemies of “ the system]_{4617-the enemies of “ the system} , ”_{[4617-the enemies of “ the system]} that , during the period of [his]_123-oliver solitary incarceration , [Oliver]_123-oliver was denied the benefit of exercise , the pleasure of society , or the advantages of religious consolation . As for exercise , it was nice cold weather , and [he]_123-oliver was allowed to perform [his]_123-oliver ablutions every morning under the pump , in [a stone yard]_{542-a stone yard} , in the presence of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , who prevented [his]_123-oliver catching cold , and caused a tingling sensation to pervade [his]_123-oliver frame , by repeated applications of the cane . As for society , [he]_123-oliver was carried every other day into [the hall]_{543-the hall} where [the boys]_{491-the boys} dined , and there sociably flogged as a public warning and example . And so far from being denied the advantages of religious consolation , [he]_123-oliver was kicked into [the same apartment]_{545-the same apartment} every evening at prayer - time , and there permitted to listen to , and console [his]_123-oliver mind with , a general supplication of [the boys]_{491-the boys} , containing a special clause , therein inserted by authority of the board , in which [they]_{491-the boys} entreated to be made good , virtuous , contented , and obedient , and to be guarded from the sins and vices of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver : whom the supplication distinctly set forth to be under the exclusive patronage and protection of the powers of wickedness , and an article direct from the manufactory of [the very Devil]_{547-the very devil} [himself]_123-oliver . It chanced one morning , while [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s affairs were in this auspicious and comfortable state , that [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} , [chimney - sweep]_{548-chimney - sweep} , went [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} way down [the High Street]_{549-the high street} , deeply cogitating in [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} mind [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} ways and means of paying certain arrears of rent , for which [[his]_{138-mr. gamfield} landlord]_{550-his landlord} had become rather pressing . [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} ’s most sanguine estimate of [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} finances could not raise them within full five pounds of the desired amount ; and , in a species of arithmetical desperation , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} was alternately cudgelling [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} brains and [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} donkey , when passing [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} , [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} eyes encountered the bill on the gate . “ Wo — o ! ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} to the donkey . The donkey was in a state of profound abstraction : wondering , probably , whether [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} was destined to be regaled with a cabbage - stalk or two when [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} had disposed of the two sacks of soot with which the little cart was laden ; so , without noticing the word of command , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} jogged onward . [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} growled a fierce imprecation on the donkey generally , but more particularly on [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} eyes ; and , running after [him]_{138-mr. gamfield} , bestowed a blow on [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} head , which would inevitably have beaten in any skull but a donkey ’s . Then , catching hold of the bridle , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} gave [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} jaw a sharp wrench , by way of gentle reminder that [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} was not [[his]_{138-mr. gamfield} own master]_{552-his own master} ; and by these means turned [him]_{138-mr. gamfield} round . [He]_{138-mr. gamfield} then gave [him]_{138-mr. gamfield} another blow on the head , just to stun [him]_{138-mr. gamfield} till [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} came back again . Having completed these arrangements , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} walked up to the gate , to read the bill . [The gentleman with the white waistcoat]_{553-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} was standing at the gate with [his]_{553-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} hands behind [him]_{553-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} , after having delivered [himself]_{553-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} of some profound sentiments in [the board - room]_{554-the board - room} . Having witnessed the little dispute between [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} and [the donkey]_{555-the donkey} , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} smiled joyously when [that person]_{556-that person} came up to read the bill , for [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} saw at once that [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} was exactly the sort of master [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver wanted . [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} smiled , too , as [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} perused the document ; for five pounds was just the sum [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} had been wishing for ; and , as to the boy with which it was encumbered , [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} , knowing what the dietary of [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} was , well knew [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} would be a nice small pattern , just the very thing for register stoves . So , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} spelt the bill through again , from beginning to end ; and then , touching [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} fur cap in token of humility , accosted [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . “ [This here boy]_{4618-this here boy} , [sir]_4543-sir , wot [the parish]_{322-the parish} wants to ’ prentis , ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} . “ Ay , [[my]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} man]_{4621-my man} , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , with a condescending smile . “ What of [him]_{4618-this here boy} ? ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} “ If [the parish]_{322-the parish} vould like [him]_{4618-this here boy} to learn a right pleasant trade , in a good ’ spectable chimbley - sweepin ’ bisness , ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} , “ [I]_{138-mr. gamfield} wants [a ’ prentis]_{4623-a ’ prentis} , and [I]_{138-mr. gamfield} am ready to take [him]_{4618-this here boy} . ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} “ Walk in , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} having lingered behind , to give [the donkey]_{555-the donkey} another blow on the head , and another wrench of the jaw , as a caution not to run away in [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} absence , followed [the gentleman with the white waistcoat]_{553-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} into [the room where [Oliver]_123-oliver had first seen [him]_{138-mr. gamfield}]_{563-the room where oliver had first seen him} . “ It ’s a nasty trade , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} said [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} , when [Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} had again stated [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} wish . “ [Young boys]_{4624-young boys} have been smothered in [chimneys]_{4625-chimneys} before now , ”_{[564-another gentleman]} said [another gentleman]_{564-another gentleman} . “ That ’s acause [they]_{4624-young boys} damped the straw afore [they]_{4624-young boys} lit it in the chimbley to make [’em]_4626-’em come down again , ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} ; “ that ’s all smoke , and no blaze ; vereas smoke ai n’t o ’ no use at all in making [a boy]_{4627-a boy} come down , for it only sinds [him]_{4627-a boy} to sleep , and that ’s wot [he]_{4627-a boy} likes . [Boys]_498-boys is [wery]_4629-wery obstinit , and [wery]_4629-wery lazy , [Gen’l’men]_{4630-gen’l’men} , and there ’s nothink like a good hot blaze to make [’em]_4626-’em come down vith a run . It ’s humane too , [gen’l’men]_{4630-gen’l’men} , acause , even if [they]_498-boys ’ve stuck in the chimbley , roasting [their]_498-boys feet makes ’em struggle to hextricate theirselves . ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} [The gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} appeared very much amused by this explanation ; but [his]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} mirth was speedily checked by a look from [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} . [The board]_{393-the board} then proceeded to converse among [themselves]_{393-the board} for a few minutes , but in so low a tone , that the words “ saving of expenditure , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} “ looked well in the accounts , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} “ have a printed report published , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} were alone audible . These only chanced to be heard , indeed , on account of [their]_{393-the board} being very frequently repeated with great emphasis . At length the whispering ceased ; and [the members of the board]_{567-the members of the board} , having resumed [their]_{567-the members of the board} seats and [their]_{567-the members of the board} solemnity , [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} said : “ [We]_{393-the board} have considered [your]_{138-mr. gamfield} proposition , and [we]_{393-the board} do n’t approve of it . ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} “ Not at all , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . “ Decidedly not , ”_{[569-the other members]} added [the other members]_{569-the other members} . As [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} did happen to labour under the slight imputation of having bruised [three or four boys to death]_{570-three or four boys to death} already , it occurred to [him]_{138-mr. gamfield} that [the board]_{393-the board} had , perhaps , in some unaccountable freak , taken it into [their]_{393-the board} heads that this extraneous circumstance ought to influence [their]_{393-the board} proceedings . It was very unlike [their]_{393-the board} general mode of doing business , if [they]_{393-the board} had ; but still , as [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} had no particular wish to revive the rumour , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} twisted [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} cap in [his]_{138-mr. gamfield} hands , and walked slowly from the table . “ So [you]_{138-mr. gamfield} wo n’t let [me]_{138-mr. gamfield} have [him]_4632-him , [gen’l’men]_{4630-gen’l’men} ? ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} , pausing near the door . “ No , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} replied [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} ; “ at least , as it ’s a nasty business , [we]_{393-the board} think [you]_{138-mr. gamfield} ought to take something less than the premium [we]_{393-the board} offered . ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} ’s countenance brightened , as , with a quick step , [he]_{138-mr. gamfield} returned to the table , and said , “ What ’ll [you]_{138-mr. gamfield} give , [gen’l’men]_{4630-gen’l’men} ? Come ! Do n’t be too hard on [a poor man]_{4635-a poor man} . What ’ll [you]_{138-mr. gamfield} give ? ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} “ [I]_{137-mr. limbkins} should say , three pound ten was plenty , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} said [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} . “ Ten shillings too much , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . “ Come ! ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} ; “ say four pound , [gen’l’men]_{4630-gen’l’men} . Say four pound , and [you]_{138-mr. gamfield} ’ve got rid of [him]_{4635-a poor man} for good and all . There ! ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} “ Three pound ten , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} repeated [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} , firmly . “ Come ! [I]_{138-mr. gamfield} ’ll split the diff’erence , [gen’l’men]_{4630-gen’l’men} , ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} urged [Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} . “ Three pound fifteen . ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} “ Not a farthing more , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} was the firm reply of [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} . “ [You]_{138-mr. gamfield} ’re desperate hard upon [me]_{138-mr. gamfield} , [gen’l’men]_{4630-gen’l’men} , ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} , wavering . “ Pooh ! pooh ! nonsense ! ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . “ [He]_{4635-a poor man} ’d be cheap with nothing at all , as a premium . Take [him]_{4635-a poor man} , [[you]_{138-mr. gamfield} silly fellow]_{4639-you silly fellow} ! [He]_{4635-a poor man} ’s just [the boy for [you]_{138-mr. gamfield}]_{4640-the boy for you} . [He]_{4635-a poor man} wants the stick , now and then : it ’ll do [him]_{4635-a poor man} good ; and [his]_{4635-a poor man} board need n’t come very expensive , for [he]_{4635-a poor man} has n’t been overfed since [he]_{4635-a poor man} was born . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} gave an arch look at [the faces round the table]_{574-the faces round the table} , and , observing a smile on all of [them]_{574-the faces round the table} , gradually broke into a smile [himself]_{138-mr. gamfield} . The bargain was made . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , was at once instructed that [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver and [his]_123-oliver indentures were to be conveyed before [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} , for signature and approval , that very afternoon . In pursuance of this determination , [little Oliver]_123-oliver , to [his]_123-oliver excessive astonishment , was released from bondage , and ordered to put [himself]_123-oliver into a clean shirt . [He]_123-oliver had hardly achieved this very unusual gymnastic performance , when [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} brought [him]_123-oliver , with [his]_123-oliver own hands , a basin of gruel , and the holiday allowance of two ounces and a quarter of bread . At this tremendous sight , [Oliver]_123-oliver began to cry very piteously : thinking , not unnaturally , that [the board]_{393-the board} must have determined to kill [him]_123-oliver for some useful purpose , or [they]_{393-the board} never would have begun to fatten [him]_123-oliver up in that way . “ Do n’t make [your]_123-oliver eyes red , [Oliver]_123-oliver , but eat [your]_123-oliver food and be thankful , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in a tone of impressive pomposity . “ [You]_123-oliver ’re a going to be made a ’ prentice of , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ [A prentice]_{4641-a prentice} , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[306-the child]} said [the child]_{306-the child} , trembling . “ Yes , [Oliver]_123-oliver , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ [The kind and blessed gentleman which is so many parents to [you]_123-oliver]_{4643-the kind and blessed gentleman which is so many parents to you} , [Oliver]_123-oliver , when [you]_123-oliver have none of [your]_123-oliver own : are a going to “_{[128-mr. bumble]} prentice ” [you]_123-oliver : and to set [you]_123-oliver up in life , and make [[a man]_{476-a man} of [you]_123-oliver]_{4645-a man of you} : although the expense to [the parish]_{322-the parish} is three pound ten!—three pound ten , [Oliver!—seventy shillins]_{139-oliver!—seventy shillins} — one hundred and forty sixpences!—and all for [a naughty orphan]_{4647-a naughty orphan} which [nobody ca n’t love]_{4648-nobody ca n’t love} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} As [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} paused to take breath , after delivering this address in an awful voice , the tears rolled down [the poor child]_{578-the poor child} ’s face , and [he]_{128-mr. bumble} sobbed bitterly . “ Come , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , somewhat less pompously , for it was gratifying to [his]_{128-mr. bumble} feelings to observe the effect [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eloquence had produced ; “ Come , [Oliver]_123-oliver ! Wipe [your]_123-oliver eyes with the cuffs of [your]_123-oliver jacket , and do n’t cry into [your]_123-oliver gruel ; that ’s a very foolish action , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} It certainly was , for there was quite enough water in it already . On [their]_579-their way to [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} instructed [Oliver]_123-oliver that all [he]_123-oliver would have to do , would be to look very happy , and say , when [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} asked [him]_123-oliver if [he]_123-oliver wanted to be apprenticed , that [he]_123-oliver should like it very much indeed ; both of which injunctions [Oliver]_123-oliver promised to obey : the rather as [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} threw in a gentle hint , that if [he]_123-oliver failed in either particular , there was no telling what would be done to [him]_123-oliver . When [they]_579-their arrived at [the office]_{582-the office} , [he]_123-oliver was shut up in [a little room]_{583-a little room} by [himself]_123-oliver , and admonished by [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} to stay [there]_4593-there , until [he]_{128-mr. bumble} came back to fetch [him]_123-oliver . There [the boy]_{423-the boy} remained , with a palpitating heart , for half an hour . At the expiration of which time [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} thrust in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head , unadorned with the cocked hat , and said aloud : “ Now , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [[my]_{128-mr. bumble} dear]_{4649-my dear} , come to [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} As [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} said this , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} put on a grim and threatening look , and added , in a low voice , “ Mind what [I]_{128-mr. bumble} told [you]_123-oliver , [you young rascal]_{4651-you young rascal} ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Oliver]_123-oliver stared innocently in [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s face at this somewhat contradictory style of address ; but [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} prevented [his]_123-oliver offering any remark thereupon , by leading [him]_123-oliver at once into [an adjoining room]_{587-an adjoining room} : the door of which was open . It was [a large room]_{588-a large room} , with a great window . Behind a desk , sat [two old gentleman with powdered heads]_{589-two old gentleman with powdered heads} : [one of whom was reading the newspaper]_{590-one of whom was reading the newspaper} ; while [the other]_{591-the other} was perusing , with the aid of a pair of tortoise - shell spectacles , a small piece of parchment which lay before [him]_123-oliver . [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} was standing in front of the desk on one side ; and [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} , with a partially washed face , on the other ; while [two or three bluff - looking men , in top - boots]_{592-two or three bluff - looking men , in top - boots} , were lounging about . [The old gentleman with the spectacles]_{593-the old gentleman with the spectacles} gradually dozed off , over the little bit of parchment ; and there was a short pause , after [Oliver]_123-oliver had been stationed by [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} in front of the desk . “ This is [the boy]_{423-the boy} , [your]_123-oliver worship , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . [The old gentleman who was reading the newspaper]_{594-the old gentleman who was reading the newspaper} raised [his]_{594-the old gentleman who was reading the newspaper} head for a moment , and pulled [the other old gentleman]_{595-the other old gentleman} by the sleeve ; whereupon , [the last - mentioned old gentleman]_{596-the last - mentioned old gentleman} woke up . “ Oh , is this [the boy]_{423-the boy} ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ This is [him]_{423-the boy} , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ Bow to [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} , [[my]_{128-mr. bumble} dear]_{4649-my dear} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Oliver]_123-oliver roused [himself]_123-oliver , and made [his]_123-oliver best obeisance . [He]_123-oliver had been wondering , with [his]_123-oliver eyes fixed on [the magistrates]_{598-the magistrates} ’ powder , whether all boards were born with that white stuff on [their]_{598-the magistrates} heads , and were boards from thenceforth on that account . “ Well , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , “ [I]_{597-the old gentleman} suppose [he]_{423-the boy} ’s fond of chimney - sweeping ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ [He]_{423-the boy} doats on it , [your]_123-oliver worship , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; giving [Oliver]_123-oliver a sly pinch , to intimate that [he]_123-oliver had better not say [he]_123-oliver did n’t . “ And [he]_{423-the boy} _ will _ be [a sweep]_{4657-a sweep} , will [he]_{423-the boy} ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} inquired [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ If [we]_4658-we was to bind [him]_{423-the boy} to any other trade tomorrow , [he]_{423-the boy} ’d run away simultaneous , [[your]_123-oliver worship]_{4659-your worship} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ And [this man that ’s to be [[his]_{423-the boy} master]_{4661-his master}]_{4660-this man that ’s to be his master} — [you]_123-oliver , [sir]_4543-sir — [you’ll]_123-oliver treat [him]_{423-the boy} well , and feed [him]_{423-the boy} , and do all that sort of thing , will [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ When [I]_{597-the old gentleman} says [I]_{597-the old gentleman} will , [I]_{597-the old gentleman} means [I]_{597-the old gentleman} will , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} replied [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} doggedly . “ [You]_123-oliver ’re [a rough speaker]_{4663-a rough speaker} , [[my]_{597-the old gentleman} friend]_{4664-my friend} , but [you]_123-oliver look [an honest , open - hearted man]_{4665-an honest , open - hearted man} , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} : turning [his]_{597-the old gentleman} spectacles in the direction of [the candidate for [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s premium]_{603-the candidate for oliver ’s premium} , whose villainous countenance was a regular stamped receipt for cruelty . But [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} was half blind and half childish , so [he]_{575-the magistrate} could n’t reasonably be expected to discern what [other people]_{605-other people} did . “ [I]_{138-mr. gamfield} hope [I]_{138-mr. gamfield} am , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[138-mr. gamfield]} said [Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} , with an ugly leer . “ [I]_{597-the old gentleman} have no doubt [you]_{597-the old gentleman} are , [[my]_{597-the old gentleman} friend]_{4664-my friend} , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} replied [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} : fixing [his]_{597-the old gentleman} spectacles more firmly on [his]_{597-the old gentleman} nose , and looking about [him]_{597-the old gentleman} for the inkstand . It was the critical moment of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s fate . If the inkstand had been where [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} thought it was , [he]_{597-the old gentleman} would have dipped [his]_{597-the old gentleman} pen into it , and signed the indentures , and [Oliver]_123-oliver would have been straightway hurried off . But , as it chanced to be immediately under [his]_{597-the old gentleman} nose , it followed , as a matter of course , that [he]_{597-the old gentleman} looked all over [his]_{597-the old gentleman} desk for it , without finding it ; and happening in the course of [his]_{597-the old gentleman} search to look straight before [him]_{597-the old gentleman} , [his]_{597-the old gentleman} gaze encountered the pale and terrified face of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver : who , [despite all the admonitory looks and pinches of Bumble]_{608-despite all the admonitory looks and pinches of bumble} , was regarding the repulsive countenance of [[his]_123-oliver future master]_{609-his future master} , with a mingled expression of horror and fear , too palpable to be mistaken , even by [a half - blind magistrate]_{610-a half - blind magistrate} . [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} stopped , laid down [his]_{597-the old gentleman} pen , and looked from [Oliver]_123-oliver to [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} ; [who attempted to take snuff with a cheerful and unconcerned aspect]_{612-who attempted to take snuff with a cheerful and unconcerned aspect} . “ [[My]_{597-the old gentleman} boy]_{4668-my boy} ! ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , “ [you]_{4668-my boy} look pale and alarmed . What is the matter ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ Stand a little away from [him]_123-oliver , [Beadle]_140-beadle , ”_{[614-the other magistrate]} said [the other magistrate]_{614-the other magistrate} : laying aside the paper , and leaning forward with an expression of interest . “ Now , [boy]_4595-boy , tell [us]_615-they what ’s the matter : do n’t be afraid . ”_{[614-the other magistrate]} [Oliver]_123-oliver fell on [his]_123-oliver knees , and clasping [his]_123-oliver hands together , prayed that [they]_615-they would order [him]_123-oliver back to [the dark room]_{616-the dark room} — that [they]_615-they would starve [him]_123-oliver — beat [him]_123-oliver — kill [him]_123-oliver if [they]_615-they pleased — rather than send [him]_123-oliver away with [that dreadful man]_{617-that dreadful man} . “ Well ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , raising [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hands and eyes with most impressive solemnity . “ Well ! of [all the artful and designing orphans]_{4670-all the artful and designing orphans} that ever [I]_{128-mr. bumble} see , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_123-oliver are [one of the most bare - facedest]_{4671-one of the most bare - facedest} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Hold [your]_123-oliver tongue , [Beadle]_140-beadle , ”_{[618-the second old gentleman]} said [the second old gentleman]_{618-the second old gentleman} , when [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had given vent to this compound adjective . “ [I]_{128-mr. bumble} beg [your]_{618-the second old gentleman} worship ’s pardon , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , incredulous of having heard aright . “ Did [[your]_{618-the second old gentleman} worship]_{4659-your worship} speak to [me]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Yes . Hold [your]_123-oliver tongue . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was stupefied with astonishment . [A beadle]_{431-a beadle} ordered to hold [his]_{431-a beadle} tongue ! A moral revolution ! [The old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles]_{620-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles} looked at [[his]_{620-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles} companion]_{621-his companion} , [he]_{620-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles} nodded significantly . “ [We]_4673-we refuse to sanction these indentures , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} : tossing aside the piece of parchment as [he]_{597-the old gentleman} spoke . “ [I]_{137-mr. limbkins} hope , ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} stammered [Mr. Limbkins]_{137-mr. limbkins} : “ [I]_{137-mr. limbkins} hope [the magistrates]_{598-the magistrates} will not form the opinion that [the authorities]_{4675-the authorities} have been guilty of any improper conduct , on the unsupported testimony of [a child]_{371-a child} . ”_{[137-mr. limbkins]} “ [The magistrates]_{598-the magistrates} are not called upon to pronounce any opinion on the matter , ”_{[618-the second old gentleman]} said [the second old gentleman]_{618-the second old gentleman} sharply . “ Take [the boy]_{423-the boy} back to [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} , and treat [him]_{423-the boy} kindly . [He]_{423-the boy} seems to want it . ”_{[618-the second old gentleman]} That same evening , [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} most positively and decidedly affirmed , not only that [Oliver]_123-oliver would be hung , but that [he]_123-oliver would be drawn and quartered into the bargain . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} shook [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head with gloomy mystery , and said [he]_{128-mr. bumble} wished [he]_{128-mr. bumble} might come to good ; [whereunto Mr. Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} replied , that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} wished [he]_{128-mr. bumble} might come to [him]_{128-mr. bumble} ; which , although [he]_{128-mr. bumble} agreed with [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} in most matters , would seem to be a wish of a totally opposite description . The next morning , [the public]_{626-the public} were once informed that [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was again to let , and that five pounds would be paid to anybody who would take possession of [him]_123-oliver . CHAPTER IV . [OLIVER]_123-oliver , BEING OFFERED [ANOTHER PLACE]_{627-another place} , MAKES [HIS]_123-oliver FIRST ENTRY INTO PUBLIC LIFE In [great families]_{628-great families} , when an advantageous place can not be obtained , either in possession , reversion , remainder , or expectancy , for [the young man who is growing up]_{629-the young man who is growing up} , it is a very general custom to send [him]_123-oliver to [sea]_630-sea . [The board]_{393-the board} , in imitation of so wise and salutary an example , took counsel together on the expediency of shipping off [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , in [some small trading vessel bound to [a good unhealthy port]_{633-a good unhealthy port}]_{632-some small trading vessel bound to a good unhealthy port} . This suggested itself as the very best thing that could possibly be done with [him]_123-oliver : the probability being , that [the skipper]_{634-the skipper} would flog [him]_123-oliver to death , in a playful mood , some day after dinner , or would knock [his]_123-oliver brains out with an iron bar ; both pastimes being , as is pretty generally known , very favourite and common recreations among [gentleman of that class]_{635-gentleman of that class} . The more the case presented itself to [the board]_{393-the board} , in this point of view , the more manifold the advantages of the step appeared ; so , [they]_{393-the board} came to the conclusion that the only way of providing for [Oliver]_123-oliver effectually , was to send [him]_123-oliver to [sea]_630-sea without delay . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had been despatched to make various preliminary inquiries , with the view of finding out [some captain or other who wanted [a cabin - boy]_{639-a cabin - boy} without [any friends]_{640-any friends}]_{638-some captain or other who wanted a cabin - boy without any friends} ; and was returning to [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} to communicate the result of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} mission ; when [he]_{128-mr. bumble} encountered at the gate , no less a person than [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , [the parochial undertaker]_{642-the parochial undertaker} . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was [a tall gaunt , large - jointed man]_{643-a tall gaunt , large - jointed man} , attired in a suit of threadbare black , with darned cotton stockings of the same colour , and shoes to answer . [His]_{141-mr. sowerberry} features were not naturally intended to wear a smiling aspect , but [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was in general rather given to professional jocosity . [His]_{141-mr. sowerberry} step was elastic , and [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} face betokened inward pleasantry , as [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} advanced to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , and shook [him]_{128-mr. bumble} cordially by the hand . “ [I]_{486-the undertaker} have taken the measure of [the two women that died last night]_{4680-the two women that died last night} , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ [You]_{128-mr. bumble} ’ll make [your]_{128-mr. bumble} fortune , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , as [he]_{389-the beadle} thrust [his]_{389-the beadle} thumb and forefinger into [the proffered snuff - box of [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker}]_{646-the proffered snuff - box of the undertaker} : which was an ingenious little model of a patent coffin . “ [I]_{128-mr. bumble} say [you]_{128-mr. bumble} ’ll make [your]_{128-mr. bumble} fortune , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} repeated [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , tapping [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} on the shoulder , in a friendly manner , with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane . “ Think so ? ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} in a tone which half admitted and half disputed the probability of the event . “ The prices allowed by the board are very small , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ So are the coffins , ”_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} : with precisely as near an approach to a laugh as [a great official]_{651-a great official} ought to indulge in . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was much tickled at this : as of course [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} ought to be ; and laughed a long time without cessation . “ Well , well , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} said at length , “ there ’s no denying that , since the new system of feeding has come in , the coffins are something narrower and more shallow than [they]_4681-they used to be ; but [we]_4682-we must have some profit , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . Well - seasoned timber is an expensive article , [sir]_4543-sir ; and all the iron handles come , by [canal]_4684-canal , from [Birmingham]_3-birmingham . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} “ Well , well , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , “ every trade has its drawbacks . A fair profit is , of course , allowable . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Of course , of course , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} replied [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ; “ and if [I]_{486-the undertaker} do n’t get a profit upon this or that particular article , why , [I]_{486-the undertaker} make it up in the long - run , [you]_{128-mr. bumble} see — [he]_4685-he ! [he]_4685-he ! [he]_4685-he ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ Just so , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ Though [I]_{486-the undertaker} must say , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} continued [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , resuming the current of observations which [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} had interrupted : “ though [I]_{486-the undertaker} must say , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , that [I]_{486-the undertaker} have to contend against one very great disadvantage : which is , that [all the stout people]_{4686-all the stout people} go off the quickest . [The people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years]_{4687-the people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years} , are the first to sink when [they]_{4687-the people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years} come into [the house]_{403-the house} ; and let [me]_{486-the undertaker} tell [you]_{128-mr. bumble} , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , that three or four inches over one ’s calculation makes a great hole in one ’s profits : especially when [one]_4689-one has [a family to provide for]_{4690-a family to provide for} , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} As [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} said this , with the becoming indignation of [an ill - used man]_{655-an ill - used man} ; and as [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} felt that it rather tended to convey a reflection on the honour of [the parish]_{322-the parish} ; [the latter gentleman]_{657-the latter gentleman} thought it advisable to change the subject . [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver being uppermost in [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} mind , [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} made [him]_123-oliver [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} theme . “ By the bye , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , “ [you]_{141-mr. sowerberry} do n’t know anybody who wants [a boy]_{4627-a boy} , do [you]_{141-mr. sowerberry} ? [A porochial ’ prentis , who is at present a dead - weight]_{4693-a porochial ’ prentis , who is at present a dead - weight} ; a millstone , as [I]_{128-mr. bumble} may say , round the porochial throat ? Liberal terms , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , liberal terms ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} As [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} spoke , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} raised [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane to the bill above [him]_{128-mr. bumble} , and gave three distinct raps upon the words “ five pounds ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} : which were printed thereon in Roman capitals of gigantic size . “ Gadso ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} : taking [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} by the gilt - edged lappel of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} official coat ; “ that ’s just the very thing [I]_{486-the undertaker} wanted to speak to [you]_{128-mr. bumble} about . [You]_{128-mr. bumble} know — dear [me]_{486-the undertaker} , what a very elegant button this is , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! [I]_{486-the undertaker} never noticed it before . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ Yes , [I]_{389-the beadle} think it rather pretty , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , glancing proudly downwards at the large brass buttons which embellished [his]_{389-the beadle} coat . “ The die is the same as the porochial seal — [the Good Samaritan healing [the sick and bruised man]_{4695-the sick and bruised man}]_{4694-the good samaritan healing the sick and bruised man} . [The board]_{393-the board} presented it to [me]_{389-the beadle} on Newyear ’s morning , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} . [I]_{389-the beadle} put it on , [I]_{389-the beadle} remember , for the first time , to attend the inquest on [that reduced tradesman , who died in a doorway at midnight]_{4697-that reduced tradesman , who died in a doorway at midnight} . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ [I]_{486-the undertaker} recollect , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ [The jury]_{386-the jury} brought it in , ‘ Died from exposure to the cold , and want of the common necessaries of life , ’ did n’t [they]_{386-the jury} ? ”_{[486-the undertaker]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} nodded . “ And [they]_{386-the jury} made it a special verdict , [I]_{486-the undertaker} think , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , “ by adding some words to the effect , that if [the relieving officer]_{4699-the relieving officer} had — ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ Tush ! Foolery ! ”_{[389-the beadle]} interposed [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ If the board attended to all the nonsense that [ignorant jurymen]_{4700-ignorant jurymen} talk , [they]_{386-the jury} ’d have enough to do . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ Very true , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ; “ [they]_{386-the jury} would indeed . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ Juries , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , grasping [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane tightly , as was [his]_{128-mr. bumble} wo nt when working into a passion : “ [juries]_4701-juries is ineddicated , vulgar , grovelling wretches . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ So [they]_4701-juries are , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ [They]_4701-juries have n’t no more philosophy nor political economy about [’em]_4702-’em than that , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , snapping [his]_{389-the beadle} fingers contemptuously . “ No more [they]_4701-juries have , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} acquiesced [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ [I]_{389-the beadle} despise [’em]_4702-’em , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , growing very red in the face . “ So do [I]_{486-the undertaker} , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} rejoined [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ And [I]_{389-the beadle} only wish [we]_4703-we ’d [a jury of the independent sort]_{4704-a jury of the independent sort} , in [the house]_{403-the house} for a week or two , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; “ the rules and regulations of [the board]_{393-the board} would soon bring [their]_{4704-a jury of the independent sort} spirit down for ’em . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ Let [’em]_4703-we alone for that , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} replied [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . So saying , [he]_{486-the undertaker} smiled , approvingly : to calm the rising wrath of [the indignant parish officer]_{671-the indignant parish officer} . [Mr Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} lifted off [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat ; took a handkerchief from the inside of the crown ; wiped from [his]_{128-mr. bumble} forehead the perspiration which [his]_{128-mr. bumble} rage had engendered ; fixed the cocked hat on again ; and , turning to [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , said in a calmer voice : “ Well ; what about [the boy]_{423-the boy} ? ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ Oh ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} replied [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ; “ why , [you]_{128-mr. bumble} know , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [I]_{486-the undertaker} pay a good deal towards [the poor]_{4708-the poor} ’s rates . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ [Hem]_142-hem ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ Well ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Well , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} replied [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , “ [I]_{486-the undertaker} was thinking that if [I]_{486-the undertaker} pay so much towards ’em , [I]_{486-the undertaker} ’ve a right to get as much out of [’em]_4709-’em as [I]_{486-the undertaker} can , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; and so — [I]_{486-the undertaker} think [I]_{486-the undertaker} ’ll take [the boy]_{423-the boy} [myself]_{486-the undertaker} . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} grasped [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} by the arm , and led [him]_{486-the undertaker} into [the building]_{676-the building} . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was closeted with the board for five minutes ; and it was arranged that [Oliver]_123-oliver should go to [him]_{141-mr. sowerberry} that evening “ upon liking”—a_{[128-mr. bumble]} phrase which means , in the case of [a parish apprentice]_{677-a parish apprentice} , that if [the master]_{507-the master} find , upon a short trial , that [he]_{507-the master} can get enough work out of [a boy]_{4627-a boy} without putting too much food into [him]_{4627-a boy} , [he]_{507-the master} shall have [him]_{4627-a boy} for a term of years , to do what [he]_{507-the master} likes with . When [little Oliver]_123-oliver was taken before “ [the gentlemen ”]_{4711-the gentlemen ”[507-the master]} that evening ; and informed that [he]_123-oliver was to go , that night , as [general house - lad]_{680-general house - lad} to [a coffin - maker]_{681-a coffin - maker} ’s ; and that if [he]_123-oliver complained of [his]_123-oliver situation , or ever came back to [the parish]_{322-the parish} again , [he]_123-oliver would be sent to [sea]_630-sea , there to be drowned , or knocked on the head , as the case might be , [he]_123-oliver evinced so little emotion , that [they]_684-they by common consent pronounced [him]_123-oliver [a hardened young rascal]_{685-a hardened young rascal} , and ordered [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} to remove [him]_123-oliver forthwith . Now , although it was very natural that the board , of [all people in [the world]_{351-the world}]_{686-all people in the world} , should feel in a great state of virtuous astonishment and horror at the smallest tokens of want of feeling on the part of [anybody]_421-anybody , [they]_684-they were rather out , in this particular instance . The simple fact was , that [Oliver]_123-oliver , instead of possessing too little feeling , possessed rather too much ; and was in a fair way of being reduced , for life , to a state of brutal stupidity and sullenness by the ill usage [he]_123-oliver had received . [He]_123-oliver heard the news of [his]_123-oliver destination , in perfect silence ; and , having had [his]_123-oliver luggage put into [his]_123-oliver hand — which was not very difficult to carry , inasmuch as it was all comprised within the limits of a brown paper parcel , about half a foot square by three inches deep — [he]_123-oliver pulled [his]_123-oliver cap over [his]_123-oliver eyes ; and once more attaching [himself]_123-oliver to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s coat cuff , was led away by [that dignitary]_{689-that dignitary} to a new scene of suffering . For some time , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} drew [Oliver]_123-oliver along , without notice or remark ; for [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} carried [his]_123-oliver head very erect , as [a beadle]_{431-a beadle} always should : and , it being a windy day , [little Oliver]_123-oliver was completely enshrouded by the skirts of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s coat as they blew open , and disclosed to great advantage [his]_123-oliver flapped waistcoat and drab plush knee - breeches . As [they]_692-they drew near to [their]_692-they destination , however , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} thought it expedient to look down , and see that [the boy]_{423-the boy} was in good order for inspection by [[his]_{423-the boy} new master]_{694-his new master} : which [he]_{423-the boy} accordingly did , with a fit and becoming air of gracious patronage . “ [Oliver]_123-oliver ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , in a low , tremulous voice . “ Pull that cap off [your]_4543-sir eyes , and hold up [your]_4543-sir head , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_[123-oliver] Although [Oliver]_123-oliver did as [he]_123-oliver was desired , at once ; and passed the back of [his]_123-oliver unoccupied hand briskly across [his]_123-oliver eyes , [he]_123-oliver left a tear in them when [he]_123-oliver looked up at [[his]_123-oliver conductor]_{695-his conductor} . As [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} gazed sternly upon [him]_123-oliver , it rolled down [his]_123-oliver cheek . It was followed by another , and another . [The child]_{306-the child} made a strong effort , but it was an unsuccessful one . Withdrawing [his]_123-oliver other hand from [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s [he]_123-oliver covered [his]_123-oliver face with both ; and wept until the tears sprung out from between [his]_123-oliver chin and bony fingers . “ Well ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , stopping short , and darting at [his]_{128-mr. bumble} little charge a look of intense malignity . “ Well ! Of _ all _ [the ungratefullest , and worst - disposed boys as ever]_{4714-the ungratefullest , and worst - disposed boys as ever} [I]_{128-mr. bumble} see , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_123-oliver are the — ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ No , no , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] sobbed [Oliver]_123-oliver , clinging to the hand which held the well - known cane ; “ no , no , [sir]_4543-sir ; [I]_{128-mr. bumble} will be good indeed ; indeed , indeed [I]_{128-mr. bumble} will , [sir]_4543-sir ! [I]_{128-mr. bumble} am [a very little boy]_{4718-a very little boy} , [sir]_4543-sir ; and it is so — so — ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ So what ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} in amazement . “ So lonely , [sir]_4543-sir ! So very lonely ! ”_{[306-the child]} cried [the child]_{306-the child} . “ [Everybody]_{377-everybody} hates [me]_{306-the child} . Oh ! [sir]_4543-sir , do n’t , do n’t pray be cross to [me]_{306-the child} ! ”_{[306-the child]} [The child]_{306-the child} beat [his]_{306-the child} hand upon [his]_{306-the child} heart ; and looked in [[his]_{306-the child} companion]_{621-his companion} ’s face , with tears of real agony . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} regarded [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s piteous and helpless look , with some astonishment , for a few seconds ; hemmed three or four times in a husky manner ; and after muttering something about “ that troublesome cough , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} bade [Oliver]_123-oliver dry [his]_123-oliver eyes and be [a good boy]_{700-a good boy} . Then once more taking [his]_123-oliver hand , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} walked on with [him]_123-oliver in silence . [The undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , who had just put up the shutters of [[his]_{486-the undertaker} shop]_{702-his shop} , was making some entries in [his]_{486-the undertaker} day - book by the light of a most appropriate dismal candle , when [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} entered . “ Aha ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ; looking up from the book , and pausing in the middle of a word ; “ is that [you]_{128-mr. bumble} , [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ [No one else]_{4723-no one else} , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , ”_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ Here ! [I]_123-oliver ’ve brought [the boy]_{423-the boy} . ”_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver made a bow . “ Oh ! that ’s [the boy]_{423-the boy} , is it ? ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} : raising the candle above [his]_{486-the undertaker} head , to get a better view of [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , will [you]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} have the goodness to come here a moment , [[my]_{486-the undertaker} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[486-the undertaker]} [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} emerged from [a little room]_{583-a little room} behind [the shop]_{707-the shop} , and presented the form of [a short , thin , squeezed - up woman]_{708-a short , thin , squeezed - up woman} , with a vixenish countenance . “ [[My]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , deferentially , “ this is [the boy from [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} that [I]_{141-mr. sowerberry} told [you]_{4649-my dear} of]_{4728-the boy from the workhouse that i told you of} . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver bowed again . “ [Dear]_4730-dear [me]_{486-the undertaker} ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [[the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s wife]_{710-the undertaker ’s wife} , “ [he]_123-oliver ’s very small . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ Why , [he]_123-oliver _ is _ rather small , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} : looking at [Oliver]_123-oliver as if it were [his]_{128-mr. bumble} fault that [he]_123-oliver was no bigger ; “ [he]_123-oliver is small . There ’s no denying it . But [he]_123-oliver ’ll grow , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} — he’ll grow . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Ah ! [I]_{711-the lady} dare say [he]_123-oliver will , ”_{[711-the lady]} replied [the lady]_{711-the lady} pettishly , “ on [our]_4731-our victuals and [our]_4731-our drink . [I]_{711-the lady} see no saving in [parish children]_{4732-parish children} , not [I]_{711-the lady} ; for [they]_{4732-parish children} always cost more to keep , than [they]_{4732-parish children} ’re worth . However , [men]_412-men always think [they]_412-men know best . There ! Get [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} , little bag o ’ bones . ”_{[711-the lady]} With this , [[the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s wife]_{710-the undertaker ’s wife} opened a side door , and pushed [Oliver]_123-oliver down [a steep flight of stairs]_{714-a steep flight of stairs} into [a stone cell]_{715-a stone cell} , damp and dark : forming [the ante - room to [the coal - cellar]_{400-the coal - cellar}]_{716-the ante - room to the coal - cellar} , and denominated “ [kitchen ”]_{4735-kitchen ”[128-mr. bumble]} ; wherein sat [a slatternly girl]_{718-a slatternly girl} , in shoes down at heel , and blue worsted stockings very much out of repair . “ Here , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , who had followed [Oliver]_123-oliver down , “ give [this boy]_{4736-this boy} some of the cold bits that were put by for Trip . [He]_{4736-this boy} has n’t come [home]_4737-home since the morning , so [he]_{4736-this boy} may go without ’em . [I]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dare say [the boy]_{423-the boy} is n’t too dainty to eat ’em — are [you]_123-oliver , [boy]_4595-boy ? ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [Oliver , whose eyes had glistened at the mention of meat , and who was trembling with eagerness to devour it]_{719-oliver , whose eyes had glistened at the mention of meat , and who was trembling with eagerness to devour it} , replied in the negative ; and a plateful of coarse broken victuals was set before [him]_123-oliver . [I]_0-i wish [some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink]_{720-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink} turn to gall within [him]_123-oliver ; whose blood is ice , whose heart is iron ; could have seen [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver clutching at the dainty viands that the dog had neglected . [I]_0-i wish [he]_{720-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink} could have witnessed the horrible avidity with which [Oliver]_123-oliver tore the bits asunder with all the ferocity of famine . There is only one thing [I]_0-i should like better ; and that would be to see [the Philosopher making the same sort of meal]_{721-the philosopher making the same sort of meal} [himself]_{720-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink} , with the same relish . “ Well , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [[the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s wife]_{710-the undertaker ’s wife} , when [Oliver]_123-oliver had finished [his]_123-oliver supper : which [she]_{710-the undertaker ’s wife} had regarded in silent horror , and with fearful auguries of [his]_123-oliver future appetite : “ have [you]_123-oliver done ? ”_{[710-the undertaker ’s wife]} There being nothing eatable within [his]_123-oliver reach , [Oliver]_123-oliver replied in the affirmative . “ Then come with [me]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} : taking up a dim and dirty lamp , and leading the way [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} ; “ [[your]_123-oliver bed]_{4740-your bed} ’s under the counter . [You]_123-oliver do n’t mind sleeping among the coffins , [I]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} suppose ? But it does n’t much matter whether [you]_123-oliver do or do n’t , for [you]_123-oliver ca n’t sleep anywhere else . Come ; do n’t keep [me]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} here all night ! ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver lingered no longer , but meekly followed [[his]_123-oliver new mistress]_{725-his new mistress} . CHAPTER V. [OLIVER]_123-oliver MINGLES WITH [NEW ASSOCIATES]_{726-new associates} . GOING TO A FUNERAL FOR THE FIRST TIME , [HE]_123-oliver FORMS AN UNFAVOURABLE NOTION OF [[HIS]_123-oliver MASTER]_{4661-his master} ’S BUSINESS [Oliver]_123-oliver , being left to [himself]_123-oliver in [[the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s shop]_{729-the undertaker ’s shop} , set the lamp down on [a workman]_{730-a workman} ’s bench , and gazed timidly about [him]_123-oliver with a feeling of awe and dread , which many people a good deal older than [he]_123-oliver will be at no loss to understand . An unfinished coffin on black tressels , which stood in the middle of [the shop]_{707-the shop} , looked so gloomy and death - like that a cold tremble came over [him]_123-oliver , every time [his]_123-oliver eyes wandered in the direction of the dismal object : from which [he]_123-oliver almost expected to see some frightful form slowly rear its head , to drive [him]_123-oliver mad with terror . Against the wall were ranged , in regular array , a long row of elm boards cut in the same shape : looking in the dim light , like high - shouldered ghosts with [their]_732-their hands in [their]_732-their breeches pockets . Coffin - plates , elm - chips , bright - headed nails , and shreds of black cloth , lay scattered on the floor ; and the wall behind the counter was ornamented with a lively representation of [two mutes in very stiff neckcloths]_{733-two mutes in very stiff neckcloths} , on duty at a large private door , with [a hearse drawn by four black steeds]_{734-a hearse drawn by four black steeds} , approaching in the distance . [The shop]_{707-the shop} was close and hot . The atmosphere seemed tainted with the smell of coffins . The recess beneath the counter in which [his]_123-oliver flock mattress was thrust , looked like [a grave]_{736-a grave} . Nor were these the only dismal feelings which depressed [Oliver]_123-oliver . [He]_123-oliver was alone in [a strange place]_{737-a strange place} ; and [we]_738-we all know how chilled and desolate [the best of [us]_738-we]_{739-the best of us} will sometimes feel in such a situation . [The boy]_{423-the boy} had [no friends]_{741-no friends} to care for , or to care for [him]_{423-the boy} . The regret of no recent separation was fresh in [his]_123-oliver mind ; the absence of no loved and well - remembered face sank heavily into [his]_123-oliver heart . But [his]_123-oliver heart was heavy , notwithstanding ; and [he]_123-oliver wished , as [he]_123-oliver crept into [his]_123-oliver narrow bed , that that were [his]_123-oliver coffin , and that [he]_123-oliver could be lain in a calm and lasting sleep in the churchyard ground , with the tall grass waving gently above [his]_123-oliver head , and the sound of the old deep bell to soothe [him]_123-oliver in [his]_123-oliver sleep . [Oliver]_123-oliver was awakened in the morning , by a loud kicking at the outside of [the shop]_{707-the shop} - door : which , before [he]_123-oliver could huddle on [his]_123-oliver clothes , was repeated , in an angry and impetuous manner , about twenty - five times . When [he]_123-oliver began to undo the chain , the legs desisted , and a voice began . “ Open the door , will [yer]_123-oliver ? ”_{[744-the voice]} cried the voice which belonged to the legs which had kicked at the door . “ [I]_123-oliver will , directly , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver : undoing the chain , and turning the key . “ [I]_{743-the voice through the key - hole} suppose [yer]_123-oliver [the new boy]_{4742-the new boy} , ai n’t [yer]_123-oliver ? ”_{[743-the voice through the key - hole]} said [the voice through the key - hole]_{743-the voice through the key - hole} . “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ How old are [yer]_123-oliver ? ”_{[744-the voice]} inquired [the voice]_{744-the voice} . “ Ten , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Then [I]_{743-the voice through the key - hole} ’ll whop [yer]_123-oliver when [I]_{743-the voice through the key - hole} get in , ”_{[743-the voice through the key - hole]} said the voice ; “ [you]_123-oliver just see if [I]_{743-the voice through the key - hole} do n’t , that ’s all , [my]_{743-the voice through the key - hole} work’us brat ! ”_{[743-the voice through the key - hole]} and having made this obliging promise , the voice began to whistle . [Oliver]_123-oliver had been too often subjected to the process to which the very expressive monosyllable just recorded bears reference , to entertain the smallest doubt that [the owner of the voice]_{745-the owner of the voice} , whoever [he]_{745-the owner of the voice} might be , would redeem [his]_{745-the owner of the voice} pledge , most honourably . [He]_123-oliver drew back the bolts with a trembling hand , and opened the door . For a second or two , [Oliver]_123-oliver glanced up [the street]_{4555-the street} , and down [the street]_{4555-the street} , and over the way : impressed with the belief that [the unknown]_{748-the unknown} , who had addressed [him]_123-oliver through the key - hole , had walked a few paces off , to warm [himself]_{748-the unknown} ; for [nobody]_316-nobody did [he]_123-oliver see but [a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{750-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} , eating a slice of bread and butter : which [he]_{750-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} cut into wedges , the size of [his]_{750-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} mouth , with a clasp - knife , and then consumed with great dexterity . “ [I]_123-oliver beg [your]_123-oliver pardon , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver at length : seeing that [no other visitor]_{752-no other visitor} made [his]_{750-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} appearance ; “ did [you]_123-oliver knock ? ”_[123-oliver] “ [I]_{753-the charity - boy} kicked , ”_{[753-the charity - boy]} replied [the charity - boy]_{753-the charity - boy} . “ Did [you]_123-oliver want a coffin , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver , innocently . At this , [the charity - boy]_{753-the charity - boy} looked monstrous fierce ; and said that [Oliver]_123-oliver would want one before long , if [he]_123-oliver cut jokes with [[his]_123-oliver superiors]_{755-his superiors} in that way . “ [Yer]_123-oliver do n’t know who [I]_{753-the charity - boy} am , [I]_{753-the charity - boy} suppose , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} ? ”_{[753-the charity - boy]} said [the charity - boy]_{753-the charity - boy} , in continuation : descending from the top of the post , meanwhile , with edifying gravity . “ No , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_{753-the charity - boy} ’m [Mister Noah Claypole]_146-noah , ”_{[753-the charity - boy]} said [the charity - boy]_{753-the charity - boy} , “ and [you]_123-oliver ’re under [me]_{753-the charity - boy} . Take down the shutters , [[yer]_123-oliver idle young ruffian]_{4748-yer idle young ruffian} ! ”_{[753-the charity - boy]} With this , [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah administered a kick to [Oliver]_123-oliver , and entered [the shop]_{707-the shop} with a dignified air , which did [him]_146-noah great credit . It is difficult for [a large - headed , small - eyed youth , of lumbering make and heavy countenance]_{759-a large - headed , small - eyed youth , of lumbering make and heavy countenance} , to look dignified under any circumstances ; but it is more especially so , when superadded to these personal attractions are a red nose and yellow smalls . [Oliver]_123-oliver , having taken down the shutters , and broken a pane of glass in [his]_123-oliver effort to stagger away beneath the weight of the first one to [a small court at the side of the house in which [they]_761-they were kept during the day]_{760-a small court at the side of the house in which they were kept during the day} , was graciously assisted by [Noah]_146-noah : who having consoled [him]_123-oliver with the assurance that “ [he]_146-noah ’d catch it , ”_[146-noah] condescended to help [him]_123-oliver . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} came down soon after . Shortly afterwards , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} appeared . [Oliver]_123-oliver having “ caught it , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} in fulfilment of [Noah]_146-noah ’s prediction , followed [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} down the stairs to breakfast . “ Come near the fire , [Noah]_146-noah , ”_{[144-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “ [I]_{144-charlotte} saved a nice little bit of bacon for [you]_146-noah from [master]_4749-master ’s breakfast . [Oliver]_123-oliver , shut that door at [[Mister Noah]_146-noah ’s back]_{4750-mister noah ’s back} , and take them bits that [I]_{144-charlotte} ’ve put out on the cover of the bread - pan . There ’s [your]_146-noah tea ; take it away to that box , and drink it there , and make haste , for [they]_4751-they ’ll want [you]_146-noah to mind [the shop]_{707-the shop} . D’ye hear ? ”_{[144-charlotte]} “ D’ye hear , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} ? ”_[146-noah] said [Noah Claypole]_146-noah . “ Lor , [Noah]_146-noah ! ”_{[144-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , “ what [a rum creature]_{4753-a rum creature} [you]_146-noah are ! Why do n’t [you]_146-noah let [the boy]_{423-the boy} alone ? ”_{[144-charlotte]} “ Let [him]_{423-the boy} alone ! ”_[146-noah] said [Noah]_146-noah . “ Why [everybody]_{377-everybody} lets [him]_{423-the boy} alone enough , for the matter of that . Neither [[his]_{423-the boy} father]_{4583-his father} nor [[his]_{423-the boy} mother]_{4584-his mother} will ever interfere with [him]_{423-the boy} . [All [his]_{423-the boy} relations]_{4758-all his relations} let [him]_{423-the boy} have [his]_{423-the boy} own way pretty well . Eh , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ? [He]_146-noah ! [he]_146-noah ! [he]_146-noah ! ”_[146-noah] “ Oh , [you]_146-noah queer soul ! ”_{[144-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , bursting into a hearty laugh , in which [she]_{144-charlotte} was joined by [Noah]_146-noah ; after which [they]_763-they both looked scornfully at poor [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , as [he]_123-oliver sat shivering on the box in the coldest corner of [the room]_{418-the room} , and ate the stale pieces which had been specially reserved for [him]_123-oliver . [Noah]_146-noah was [a charity - boy]_{765-a charity - boy} , but not [a workhouse orphan]_{766-a workhouse orphan} . [No chance - child]_{767-no chance - child} was [he]_146-noah , for [he]_146-noah could trace [his]_146-noah genealogy all the way back to [[his]_146-noah parents]_{768-his parents} , who lived hard by ; [[his]_146-noah mother]_{4584-his mother} being [a washerwoman]_{770-a washerwoman} , and [[his]_146-noah father]_{4583-his father} [a drunken soldier]_{772-a drunken soldier} , discharged with a wooden leg , and a diurnal pension of twopence - halfpenny and an unstateable fraction . [The shop - boys in [the neighbourhood]_{774-the neighbourhood}]_{773-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood} had long been in the habit of branding [Noah]_146-noah in [the public streets]_{775-the public streets} , with the ignominious epithets of “ leathers , ”_{[773-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood]} “ charity , ”_[146-noah] and the like ; and [Noah]_146-noah had borne them without reply . But , now that fortune had cast in [his]_146-noah way [a nameless orphan , at whom even the meanest]_{776-a nameless orphan , at whom even the meanest} could point the finger of scorn , [he]_146-noah retorted on [him]_146-noah with interest . This affords charming food for contemplation . It shows [us]_777-us what [a beautiful thing human nature]_{778-a beautiful thing human nature} may be made to be ; and how impartially the same amiable qualities are developed in [the finest lord]_{779-the finest lord} and [the dirtiest charity - boy]_{780-the dirtiest charity - boy} . [Oliver]_123-oliver had been sojourning at [[the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s]_{782-the undertaker ’s} some three weeks or a month . [Mr.]_783-mr. and [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} — [the shop]_{707-the shop} being shut up — were taking [their]_785-their supper in [the little back - parlour]_{786-the little back - parlour} , when [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , after several deferential glances at [[his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} wife]_{787-his wife} , said , “ [[My]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} — ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [He]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was going to say more ; but , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} looking up , with a peculiarly unpropitious aspect , [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} stopped short . “ Well , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , sharply . “ Nothing , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} , nothing , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} . “ Ugh , [you]_{141-mr. sowerberry} brute ! ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} . “ Not at all , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} humbly . “ [I]_{141-mr. sowerberry} thought [you]_{4649-my dear} did n’t want to hear , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} . [I]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was only going to say — ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} “ Oh , do n’t tell [me]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} what [you]_{141-mr. sowerberry} were going to say , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} interposed [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} . “ [I]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} am [nobody]_316-nobody ; do n’t consult [me]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , pray . _ [I]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} _ do n’t want to intrude upon [your]_{4649-my dear} secrets . ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} As [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} said this , [she]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} gave an hysterical laugh , which threatened violent consequences . “ But , [[my]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , “ [I]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} want to ask [your]_{141-mr. sowerberry} advice . ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} “ No , no , do n’t ask [mine]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} replied [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , in an affecting manner : “ ask [somebody else]_{4765-somebody else} ’s . ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} Here , there was another hysterical laugh , which frightened [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} very much . This is a very common and much - approved matrimonial course of treatment , which is often very effective . It at once reduced [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} to begging , as a special favour , to be allowed to say what [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} was most curious to hear . After a short duration , the permission was most graciously conceded . “ It ’s only about [young [Twist]_123-oliver]_{4766-young twist} , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} . “ [A very good - looking boy]_{4768-a very good - looking boy} , that , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} “ [He]_{4768-a very good - looking boy} need be , for [he]_{4768-a very good - looking boy} eats enough , ”_{[711-the lady]} observed [the lady]_{711-the lady} . “ There ’s an expression of melancholy in [his]_{4768-a very good - looking boy} face , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} resumed [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , “ which is very interesting . [He]_{4768-a very good - looking boy} would make [a delightful mute]_{4771-a delightful mute} , [my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} love . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} looked up with an expression of considerable wonderment . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} remarked it and , without allowing time for any observation on [the good lady]_{789-the good lady} ’s part , proceeded . “ [I]_{141-mr. sowerberry} do n’t mean [a regular mute]_{4772-a regular mute} to attend [grown - up people]_{4773-grown - up people} , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} , but only for [children]_374-children ’s practice . It would be very new to have a mute in proportion , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{4649-my dear} . [You]_{4649-my dear} may depend upon it , it would have a superb effect . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , who had a good deal of taste in the undertaking way , was much struck by the novelty of this idea ; but , as it would have been compromising [her]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} dignity to have said so , under existing circumstances , [she]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} merely inquired , with much sharpness , why such an obvious suggestion had not presented itself to [[her]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} husband]_{790-her husband} ’s mind before ? [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} rightly construed this , as an acquiescence in [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} proposition ; it was speedily determined , therefore , that [Oliver]_123-oliver should be at once initiated into the mysteries of the trade ; and , with this view , that [he]_123-oliver should accompany [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} on the very next occasion of [his]_123-oliver services being required . The occasion was not long in coming . Half an hour after breakfast next morning , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} entered [the shop]_{707-the shop} ; and supporting [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane against the counter , drew forth [his]_{128-mr. bumble} large leathern pocket - book : from which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} selected a small scrap of paper , which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} handed over to [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} . “ Aha ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , glancing over it with a lively countenance ; “ an order for a coffin , eh ? ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ For a coffin first , and a porochial funeral afterwards , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , fastening the strap of the leathern pocket - book : which , like [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , was very corpulent . “ [Bayton]_147-bayton , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , looking from the scrap of paper to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ [I]_{486-the undertaker} never heard the name before . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} shook [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head , as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} replied , “ [Obstinate people]_{4777-obstinate people} , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} ; very obstinate . Proud , too , [I]_{128-mr. bumble} ’m afraid , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Proud , eh ? ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} exclaimed [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} with a sneer . “ Come , that ’s too much . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} “ Oh , it ’s sickening , ”_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ Antimonial , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} ! ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ So it is , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} acquiesced [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ [We]_4779-we only heard of [the family]_{4780-the family} the night before last , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; “ and [we]_4779-we should n’t have known anything about [them]_{4780-the family} , then , only [a woman who lodges in [the same house]_{4782-the same house}]_{4781-a woman who lodges in the same house} made an application to the porochial committee for [them]_{4780-the family} to send [the porochial surgeon]_{4783-the porochial surgeon} to see [a woman]_{4784-a woman} as was very bad . [He]_{4783-the porochial surgeon} had gone out to dinner ; but [[his]_{4783-the porochial surgeon} ’ prentice]_{4785-his ’ prentice} ( which is [a very clever lad]_{4786-a very clever lad} ) sent [’em]_{4785-his ’ prentice} some medicine in a blacking - bottle , offhand . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ Ah , there ’s promptness , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ Promptness , indeed ! ”_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ But what ’s the consequence ; what ’s the ungrateful behaviour of [these rebels]_{4787-these rebels} , [sir]_4543-sir ? Why , [the husband]_{4789-the husband} sends back word that the medicine wo n’t suit [[his]_{4789-the husband} wife]_{787-his wife} ’s complaint , and so [she]_{787-his wife} sha n’t take it — says [she]_{787-his wife} sha n’t take it , [sir]_4543-sir ! Good , strong , wholesome medicine , as was given with great success to [two Irish labourers]_{4792-two irish labourers} and [a coal - heaver]_{4793-a coal - heaver} , only a week before — sent [’em]_4794-’em for nothing , with a blackin’-bottle in,—and [he]_{4789-the husband} sends back word that [she]_{787-his wife} sha n’t take it , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[389-the beadle]} As the atrocity presented itself to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s mind in full force , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} struck the counter sharply with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane , and became flushed with indignation . “ Well , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , “ [I]_{486-the undertaker} ne — ver — did — ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ Never did , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[389-the beadle]} ejaculated [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ No , nor [nobody]_316-nobody never did ; but now [she]_{787-his wife} ’s dead , [we]_4798-we ’ve got to bury [her]_{787-his wife} ; and that ’s the direction ; and the sooner it ’s done , the better . ”_{[389-the beadle]} Thus saying , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} put on [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat wrong side first , in a fever of parochial excitement ; and flounced out of [the shop]_{707-the shop} . “ Why , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} was so angry , [Oliver]_123-oliver , that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} forgot even to ask after [you]_123-oliver ! ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , looking after [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} strode down [the street]_{4555-the street} . “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , who had carefully kept [himself]_123-oliver out of sight , during the interview ; and who was shaking from head to foot at the mere recollection of the sound of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s voice . [He]_123-oliver need n’t have taken the trouble to shrink from [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s glance , however ; for [that functionary , on whom]_{805-that functionary , on whom} the prediction of [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} had made a very strong impression , thought that now [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} had got [Oliver]_123-oliver upon trial the subject was better avoided , until such time as [he]_123-oliver should be firmly bound for seven years , and all danger of [his]_123-oliver being returned upon the hands of [the parish]_{322-the parish} should be thus effectually and legally overcome . “ Well , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , taking up [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} hat , “ the sooner this job is done , the better . [Noah]_146-noah , look after [the shop]_{707-the shop} . [Oliver]_123-oliver , put on [your]_123-oliver cap , and come with [me]_{141-mr. sowerberry} . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver obeyed , and followed [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} on [his]_{4661-his master} professional mission . [They]_810-they walked on , for some time , through [the most crowded and densely inhabited part of [the town]_{812-the town}]_{811-the most crowded and densely inhabited part of the town} ; and then , striking down [a narrow street]_{813-a narrow street} more dirty and miserable than any [they]_810-they had yet passed through , paused to look for [the house which was the object of [their]_810-they search]_{814-the house which was the object of their search} . [The houses on either side]_{815-the houses on either side} were high and large , but very old , and tenanted by [people of the poorest class]_{816-people of the poorest class} : as [their]_{815-the houses on either side} neglected appearance would have sufficiently denoted , without the concurrent testimony afforded by the squalid looks of [the few men]_{817-the few men} and [women who , with folded arms and bodies half doubled , occasionally skulked along]_{818-women who , with folded arms and bodies half doubled , occasionally skulked along} . [A great many of [the tenements]_{820-the tenements}]_{819-a great many of the tenements} had [shop - fronts]_{821-shop - fronts} ; but these were fast closed , and mouldering away ; only [the upper rooms]_{822-the upper rooms} being inhabited . [Some houses which had become insecure from age and decay , were prevented from falling into [the street]_{4555-the street}]_{823-some houses which had become insecure from age and decay , were prevented from falling into the street} , by huge beams of wood reared against the walls , and firmly planted in [the road]_{825-the road} ; but even [these crazy dens]_{826-these crazy dens} seemed to have been selected as the nightly haunts of some houseless wretches , for many of the rough boards which supplied the place of door and window , were wrenched from their positions , to afford an aperture wide enough for the passage of [a human body]_{827-a human body} . [The kennel]_{828-the kennel} was stagnant and filthy . The very rats , which here and there lay putrefying in its rottenness , were hideous with famine . There was neither knocker nor bell - handle at the open door where [Oliver]_123-oliver and [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} stopped ; so , groping [his]_{4661-his master} way cautiously through [the dark passage]_{830-the dark passage} , and bidding [Oliver]_123-oliver keep close to [him]_{4661-his master} and not be afraid , [the undertaker mounted to the top of the first flight of stairs]_{831-the undertaker mounted to the top of the first flight of stairs} . Stumbling against a door on the landing , [he]_{4661-his master} rapped at it with [his]_{4661-his master} knuckles . It was opened by [a young girl of thirteen or fourteen]_{832-a young girl of thirteen or fourteen} . [The undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} at once saw enough of what [the room]_{418-the room} contained , to know it was [the apartment to which [he]_{4661-his master} had been directed]_{835-the apartment to which he had been directed} . [He]_{4661-his master} stepped in ; [Oliver]_123-oliver followed [him]_{4661-his master} . There was no fire in [the room]_{418-the room} ; but [a man]_{476-a man} was crouching , mechanically , over the empty stove . [An old woman]_{433-an old woman} , too , had drawn a low stool to the cold hearth , and was sitting beside [him]_{476-a man} . There were [some ragged children]_{839-some ragged children} in another corner ; and in a small recess , opposite the door , there lay upon the ground , something covered with an old blanket . [Oliver]_123-oliver shuddered as [he]_123-oliver cast [his]_123-oliver eyes toward [the place]_{840-the place} , and crept involuntarily closer to [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} ; for though it was covered up , [the boy]_{423-the boy} felt that it was a corpse . [The man]_{843-the man} ’s face was thin and very pale ; [his]_{843-the man} hair and beard were grizzly ; [his]_{843-the man} eyes were bloodshot . [The old woman]_{337-the old woman} ’s face was wrinkled ; [her]_{337-the old woman} two remaining teeth protruded over [her]_{337-the old woman} under lip ; and [her]_{337-the old woman} eyes were bright and piercing . [Oliver]_123-oliver was afraid to look at either [her]_{337-the old woman} or [the man]_{843-the man} . [They]_846-they seemed so like the rats [he]_123-oliver had seen outside . “ [Nobody]_316-nobody shall go near [her]_{337-the old woman} , ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} , starting fiercely up , as [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} approached [the recess]_{849-the recess} . “ Keep back ! Damn [you]_{486-the undertaker} , keep back , if [you]_{486-the undertaker} ’ve a life to lose ! ”_{[843-the man]} “ Nonsense , [[my]_{486-the undertaker} good man]_{4802-my good man} , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , who was pretty well used to misery in all its shapes . “ Nonsense ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} “ [I]_{843-the man} tell [you]_{486-the undertaker} , ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} : clenching [his]_{843-the man} hands , and stamping furiously on the floor,—“I tell [you]_{486-the undertaker} [I]_{486-the undertaker} wo n’t have [her]_{337-the old woman} put into the ground . [She]_{337-the old woman} could n’t rest there . The worms would worry [her]_{337-the old woman} — not eat [her]_{337-the old woman} — [she]_{337-the old woman} is so worn away . ”_{[486-the undertaker]} [The undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} offered no reply to this raving ; but producing a tape from [his]_{486-the undertaker} pocket , knelt down for a moment by the side of the body . “ Ah ! ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} : bursting into tears , and sinking on [his]_{843-the man} knees at the feet of [the dead woman]_{854-the dead woman} ; “ kneel down , kneel down — kneel round [her]_{337-the old woman} , [every one of [you]_{486-the undertaker}]_{4803-every one of you} , and mark [my]_855-i words ! [I]_855-i say [she]_{337-the old woman} was starved to death . [I]_855-i never knew how bad [she]_{337-the old woman} was , till the fever came upon [her]_{337-the old woman} ; and then [her]_{337-the old woman} bones were starting through the skin . There was neither fire nor candle ; [she]_{337-the old woman} died in the dark — in the dark ! [She]_{337-the old woman} could n’t even see [[her]_{337-the old woman} children]_{4804-her children} ’s faces , though [we]_4805-we heard [her]_{337-the old woman} gasping out [their]_{4804-her children} names . [I]_855-i begged for [her]_{337-the old woman} in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} : and [they]_{4804-her children} sent [me]_855-i to [prison]_4807-prison . When [I]_855-i came back , [she]_{337-the old woman} was dying ; and all the blood in [my]_855-i heart has dried up , for [they]_{4804-her children} starved [her]_{337-the old woman} to death . [I]_855-i swear it before [the God that saw it]_{4808-the god that saw it} ! [They]_{4804-her children} starved [her]_{337-the old woman} ! ”_[855-i] [He]_855-i twined [his]_855-i hands in [his]_855-i hair ; and , with a loud scream , rolled grovelling upon the floor : [his]_855-i eyes fixed , and the foam covering [his]_855-i lips . [The terrified children]_{856-the terrified children} cried bitterly ; but [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} , who had hitherto remained as quiet as if [she]_{337-the old woman} had been wholly deaf to all that passed , menaced [them]_{856-the terrified children} into silence . Having unloosened the cravat of [the man who still remained extended on the ground]_{858-the man who still remained extended on the ground} , [she]_{337-the old woman} tottered towards [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} . “ [She]_{337-the old woman} was [[my]_{337-the old woman} daughter]_{4809-my daughter} , ”_{[337-the old woman]} said [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} , nodding [her]_{337-the old woman} head in the direction of the corpse ; and speaking with an idiotic leer , more ghastly than even the presence of death in such a place . “ Lord , [Lord]_4810-lord ! Well , it _ is _ strange that [I]_{337-the old woman} who gave birth to [her]_{337-the old woman} , and was [a woman]_{4784-a woman} then , should be alive and merry now , and [she]_{337-the old woman} lying there : so cold and stiff ! [Lord]_4812-lord , [Lord!—to]_{148-lord!—to} think of it ; it ’s as good as a play — as good as a play ! ”_{[337-the old woman]} As [the wretched creature]_{861-the wretched creature} mumbled and chuckled in [her]_{337-the old woman} hideous merriment , [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} turned to go away . “ Stop , stop ! ”_{[337-the old woman]} said [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} in a loud whisper . “ Will [she]_{337-the old woman} be buried tomorrow , or next day , or tonight ? [I]_{337-the old woman} laid [her]_{337-the old woman} out ; and [I]_{337-the old woman} must walk , [you]_{486-the undertaker} know . Send [me]_{337-the old woman} a large cloak : a good warm one : for it is bitter cold . [We]_4813-we should have cake and wine , too , before [we]_4813-we go ! Never mind ; send some bread — only a loaf of bread and a cup of water . Shall [we]_4813-we have some bread , [dear]_4730-dear ? ”_{[337-the old woman]} [she]_{337-the old woman} said eagerly : catching at [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s coat , as [he]_{486-the undertaker} once more moved towards the door . “ Yes , yes , ”_{[486-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} , “ of course . Anything [you]_{337-the old woman} like ! ”_{[486-the undertaker]} [He]_{486-the undertaker} disengaged [himself]_{486-the undertaker} from [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} ’s grasp ; and , drawing [Oliver]_123-oliver after [him]_{486-the undertaker} , hurried away . The next day , ( [the family]_{4780-the family} having been meanwhile relieved with a half - quartern loaf and a piece of cheese , left with [them]_{4780-the family} by [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , ) [Oliver]_123-oliver and [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} returned to [the miserable abode]_{869-the miserable abode} ; where [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had already arrived , accompanied by [four men from [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} , who were to act as [bearers]_872-bearers]_{870-four men from the workhouse , who were to act as bearers} . An old black cloak had been thrown over the rags of [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} and [the man]_{843-the man} ; and the bare coffin having been screwed down , was hoisted on the shoulders of [the bearers]_{875-the bearers} , and carried into [the street]_{4555-the street} . “ Now , [you]_{337-the old woman} must put [your]_{337-the old woman} best leg foremost , [old lady]_{4815-old lady} ! ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} whispered [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} in [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} ’s ear ; “ [we]_4816-we are rather late ; and it wo n’t do , to keep [the clergyman]_{4817-the clergyman} waiting . Move on , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} men,—as]_{4818-my men,—as} quick as [you]_{4818-my men,—as} like ! ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} Thus directed , [the bearers]_{875-the bearers} trotted on under [their]_{875-the bearers} light burden ; and [the two mourners]_{879-the two mourners} kept as near [them]_{875-the bearers} , as [they]_{879-the two mourners} could . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} and [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} walked at a good smart pace in front ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver , whose legs were not so long as [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} ’s , ran by the side . There was not so great a necessity for hurrying as [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} had anticipated , however ; for when [they]_{875-the bearers} reached the obscure corner of [the churchyard]_{881-the churchyard} in which the nettles grew , and where [the parish graves]_{882-the parish graves} were made , [the clergyman]_{4817-the clergyman} had not arrived ; and [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} , who was sitting by [the vestry - room fire]_{885-the vestry - room fire} , seemed to think it by no means improbable that it might be an hour or so , before [he]_{884-the clerk} came . So , [they]_{875-the bearers} put [the bier]_{886-the bier} on the brink of [the grave]_{887-the grave} ; and [the two mourners]_{879-the two mourners} waited patiently in the damp clay , with a cold rain drizzling down , while [the ragged boys whom the spectacle]_{889-the ragged boys whom the spectacle} had attracted into [the churchyard]_{881-the churchyard} played a noisy game at hide - and - seek among the tombstones , or varied [their]_{889-the ragged boys whom the spectacle} amusements by jumping backwards and forwards over the coffin . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} and [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , being [personal friends of [the clerk]_{884-the clerk}]_{891-personal friends of the clerk} , sat by the fire with [him]_{884-the clerk} , and read the paper . At length , after a lapse of something more than an hour , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , and [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , and [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} , were seen running towards [the grave]_{887-the grave} . Immediately afterwards , [the clergyman]_{4817-the clergyman} appeared : putting on [his]_{4817-the clergyman} surplice as [he]_{4817-the clergyman} came along . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} then thrashed [a boy or two]_{896-a boy or two} , to keep up appearances ; and [the reverend gentleman , having read as much of the burial service]_{897-the reverend gentleman , having read as much of the burial service} as could be compressed into four minutes , gave [his]_{4817-the clergyman} surplice to [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} , and walked away again . “ Now , [Bill]_149-sikes ! ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} to [the grave - digger]_{899-the grave - digger} . “ Fill up ! ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} It was no very difficult task , for [the grave]_{887-the grave} was so full , that the uppermost coffin was within a few feet of the surface . [The grave - digger]_{899-the grave - digger} shovelled in the earth ; stamped it loosely down with [his]_{899-the grave - digger} feet : shouldered [his]_{899-the grave - digger} spade ; and walked off , followed by [the boys]_{491-the boys} , who murmured very loud complaints at the fun being over so soon . “ Come , [[my]_{128-mr. bumble} good fellow]_{4819-my good fellow} ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , tapping [the man on the back]_{903-the man on the back} . “ [They]_{491-the boys} want to shut up [the yard]_{4820-the yard} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [The man who had never once moved , since [he]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} had taken [his]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} station by [the grave side]_{905-the grave side}]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} , started , raised [his]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} head , stared at [the person who had addressed [him]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side}]_{906-the person who had addressed him} , walked forward for a few paces ; and fell down in a swoon . [The crazy old woman]_{907-the crazy old woman} was too much occupied in bewailing the loss of [her]_{907-the crazy old woman} cloak ( which [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} had taken off ) , to pay [him]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} any attention ; so [they]_909-they threw a can of cold water over [him]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} ; and when [he]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} came to , saw [him]_{904-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} safely out of [the churchyard]_{881-the churchyard} , locked the gate , and departed on [their]_909-they different ways . “ Well , [Oliver]_123-oliver , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , as [they]_909-they walked [home]_4737-home , “ how do [you]_123-oliver like it ? ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} “ Pretty well , thank [you]_{141-mr. sowerberry} , [sir]_4543-sir ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , with considerable hesitation . “ Not very much , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_[123-oliver] “ Ah , [you]_123-oliver ’ll get used to it in time , [Oliver]_123-oliver , ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} . “ Nothing when [you]_123-oliver _ are _ used to it , [[my]_{141-mr. sowerberry} boy]_{4668-my boy} . ”_{[141-mr. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver wondered , in [his]_123-oliver own mind , whether it had taken a very long time to get [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} used to it . But [he]_123-oliver thought it better not to ask the question ; and walked back to [the shop]_{707-the shop} : thinking over all [he]_123-oliver had seen and heard . CHAPTER VI . [OLIVER]_123-oliver , BEING GOADED BY THE TAUNTS OF [NOAH]_146-noah , ROUSES INTO ACTION , AND RATHER ASTONISHES [HIM]_123-oliver The month ’s trial over , [Oliver]_123-oliver was formally apprenticed . It was a nice sickly season just at this time . In commercial phrase , coffins were looking up ; and , in the course of a few weeks , [Oliver]_123-oliver acquired a great deal of experience . The success of [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} ’s ingenious speculation , exceeded even [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} most sanguine hopes . [The oldest inhabitants]_{913-the oldest inhabitants} recollected no period at which measles had been so prevalent , or so fatal to infant existence ; and many were the mournful processions which [little Oliver]_123-oliver headed , in a hat - band reaching down to [his]_123-oliver knees , to the indescribable admiration and emotion of [all the mothers in [the town]_{812-the town}]_{914-all the mothers in the town} . As [Oliver]_123-oliver accompanied [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} in most of [his]_123-oliver adult expeditions too , in order that [he]_123-oliver might acquire that equanimity of demeanour and full command of nerve which was essential to [a finished undertaker]_{917-a finished undertaker} , [he]_123-oliver had many opportunities of observing the beautiful resignation and fortitude with which [some strong - minded people]_{918-some strong - minded people} bear [their]_{918-some strong - minded people} trials and losses . For instance ; when [Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} had an order for the burial of [some rich old lady]_{919-some rich old lady} or gentleman , who was surrounded by [a great number of [nephews]_921-nephews]_{920-a great number of nephews} and [nieces , who had been perfectly inconsolable during the previous illness , and whose grief had been wholly irrepressible even on the most public occasions]_{922-nieces , who had been perfectly inconsolable during the previous illness , and whose grief had been wholly irrepressible even on the most public occasions} , [they]_923-they would be as happy among [themselves]_923-they as need be — quite cheerful and contented — conversing together with as much freedom and gaiety , as if nothing whatever had happened to disturb [them]_923-they . [Husbands]_924-husbands , too , bore the loss of [[their]_924-husbands wives]_{925-their wives} with the most heroic calmness . [Wives]_926-wives , again , put on weeds for [[their]_926-wives husbands]_{927-their husbands} , as if , so far from grieving in the garb of sorrow , [they]_926-wives had made up [their]_926-wives minds to render it as becoming and attractive as possible . It was observable , too , that [ladies]_928-ladies and [gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment]_{929-gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment} , recovered almost as soon as [they]_923-they reached [home]_4737-home , and became quite composed before the tea - drinking was over . All this was very pleasant and improving to see ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver beheld it with great admiration . That [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was moved to resignation by the example of [these good people]_{931-these good people} , [I]_0-i can not , although [I]_0-i am [[his]_123-oliver biographer]_{932-his biographer} , undertake to affirm with any degree of confidence ; but [I]_0-i can most distinctly say , that for many months [he]_123-oliver continued meekly to submit to the domination and ill - treatment of [Noah Claypole]_146-noah : who used [him]_123-oliver far worse than before , now that [his]_123-oliver jealousy was roused by seeing [the new boy promoted to the black stick and hat - band]_{933-the new boy promoted to the black stick and hat - band} , while [he]_146-noah , [the old one]_{934-the old one} , remained stationary in the muffin - cap and leathers . [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} treated [him]_123-oliver ill , because [Noah]_146-noah did ; and [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} was [[his]_123-oliver decided enemy]_{935-his decided enemy} , because [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was disposed to be [[his]_123-oliver friend]_{936-his friend} ; so , between these three on one side , and a glut of funerals on the other , [Oliver]_123-oliver was not altogether as comfortable as the hungry pig was , when [he]_123-oliver was shut up , by mistake , in [the grain department of [a brewery]_{938-a brewery}]_{937-the grain department of a brewery} . And now , [I]_0-i come to a very important passage in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s history ; for [I]_0-i have to record an act , slight and unimportant perhaps in appearance , but which indirectly produced a material change in all [his]_123-oliver future prospects and proceedings . One day , [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Noah]_146-noah had descended into [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} at the usual dinner - hour , to banquet upon a small joint of mutton — a pound and a half of the worst end of the neck ; when [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} being called out of the way , there ensued a brief interval of time , which [Noah Claypole]_146-noah , being hungry and vicious , considered [he]_146-noah could not possibly devote to a worthier purpose than aggravating and tantalising [young Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . Intent upon this innocent amusement , [Noah]_146-noah put [his]_146-noah feet on the table - cloth ; and pulled [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s hair ; and twitched [his]_123-oliver ears ; and expressed [his]_146-noah opinion that [he]_123-oliver was [a “ sneak ”]_{4824-a “ sneak ”[146-noah]} ; and furthermore announced [his]_146-noah intention of coming to see [him]_123-oliver hanged , whenever that desirable event should take place ; and entered upon various topics of petty annoyance , like [a malicious and ill - conditioned charity - boy]_{940-a malicious and ill - conditioned charity - boy} as [he]_123-oliver was . But , making [Oliver]_123-oliver cry , [Noah]_146-noah attempted to be more facetious still ; and in [his]_146-noah attempt , did what many sometimes do to this day , when [they]_941-they want to be funny . [He]_146-noah got rather personal . “ [Work’us]_{145-work’us} , ”_[146-noah] said [Noah]_146-noah , “ how ’s [[your]_{145-work’us} mother]_{4825-your mother} ? ”_[146-noah] “ [She]_{4825-your mother} ’s dead , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver ; “ do n’t [you]_146-noah say anything about [her]_{4825-your mother} to [me]_123-oliver ! ”_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s colour rose as [he]_123-oliver said this ; [he]_123-oliver breathed quickly ; and there was a curious working of the mouth and nostrils , which [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah thought must be the immediate precursor of a violent fit of crying . Under this impression [he]_123-oliver returned to the charge . “ What did [she]_{4825-your mother} die of , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} ? ”_[146-noah] said [Noah]_146-noah . “ Of a broken heart , [some of [[our]_4827-our old nurses]_{4828-our old nurses}]_{4826-some of our old nurses} told [me]_123-oliver , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver : more as if [he]_123-oliver were talking to [himself]_123-oliver , than answering [Noah]_146-noah . “ [I]_123-oliver think [I]_123-oliver know what it must be to die of that ! ”_[123-oliver] “ Tol de rol lol lol , right fol lairy , Work’us , ”_[146-noah] said [Noah]_146-noah , as a tear rolled down [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s cheek . “ What ’s set [you]_123-oliver a snivelling now ? ”_[146-noah] “ Not _ [you]_146-noah _ , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , sharply . “ There ; that ’s enough . Do n’t say anything more to [me]_123-oliver about [her]_4829-she ; [you]_146-noah ’d better not ! ”_[123-oliver] “ Better not ! ”_[146-noah] exclaimed [Noah]_146-noah . “ Well ! Better not ! [Work’us]_{145-work’us} , do n’t be impudent . _ [[Your]_146-noah _ mother]_{4830-your _ mother} , too ! [She]_4829-she was [a nice ’ un]_{4831-a nice ’ un} , [she]_4829-she was . Oh , [Lor]_125-lor ! ”_[146-noah] And here , [Noah]_146-noah nodded [his]_146-noah head expressively ; and curled up as much of [his]_146-noah small red nose as muscular action could collect together , for the occasion . “ [Yer]_146-noah know , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} , ”_[146-noah] continued [Noah]_146-noah , emboldened by [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s silence , and speaking in a jeering tone of affected pity : of all tones the most annoying : “ [Yer]_146-noah know , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} , it ca n’t be helped now ; and of course [yer]_146-noah could n’t help it then ; and [I]_146-noah am very sorry for it ; and [I]_146-noah ’m sure [we]_4832-we all are , and pity [yer]_146-noah very much . But [yer]_146-noah must know , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} , [[yer]_146-noah mother]_{4833-yer mother} was a regular right - down bad ’ un . ”_[146-noah] “ What did [you]_146-noah say ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking up very quickly . “ [A regular right - down bad ’ un]_{4834-a regular right - down bad ’ un} , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} , ”_[146-noah] replied [Noah]_146-noah , coolly . “ And it ’s a great deal better , [Work’us]_{145-work’us} , that [she]_{4833-yer mother} died when [she]_{4833-yer mother} did , or else [she]_{4833-yer mother} ’d have been hard labouring in [Bridewell]_4-bridewell , or transported , or hung ; which is more likely than either , is n’t it ? ”_{[150-crimson]} [Crimson]_150-crimson with fury , [Oliver]_123-oliver started up ; overthrew the chair and table ; seized [Noah]_146-noah by the throat ; shook [him]_146-noah , in the violence of [his]_123-oliver rage , till [his]_123-oliver teeth chattered in [his]_123-oliver head ; and collecting [his]_123-oliver whole force into one heavy blow , felled [him]_146-noah to the ground . A minute ago , [the boy]_{423-the boy} had looked [the quiet child]_{943-the quiet child} , mild , dejected creature that harsh treatment had made [him]_{423-the boy} . But [his]_{423-the boy} spirit was roused at last ; the cruel insult to [[his]_{423-the boy} dead mother]_{944-his dead mother} had set [his]_{423-the boy} blood on fire . [His]_{423-the boy} breast heaved ; [his]_{423-the boy} attitude was erect ; [his]_{423-the boy} eye bright and vivid ; [his]_{423-the boy} whole person changed , as [he]_{423-the boy} stood glaring over [the cowardly tormentor who now lay crouching at [his]_{423-the boy} feet]_{945-the cowardly tormentor who now lay crouching at his feet} ; and defied [him]_{423-the boy} with an energy [he]_{423-the boy} had never known before . “ [He]_{945-the cowardly tormentor who now lay crouching at his feet} ’ll murder [me]_146-noah ! ”_[146-noah] blubbered [Noah]_146-noah . “ [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ! [missis]_4835-missis ! Here ’s [the new boy]_{4742-the new boy} a murdering of [me]_146-noah ! Help ! help ! [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s gone mad ! [Char]_151-char — lotte ! ”_[146-noah] [Noah]_146-noah ’s shouts were responded to , by a loud scream from [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , and a louder from [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ; the former of whom rushed into [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} by a side - door , while [the latter]_{947-the latter} paused on the staircase till [she]_{144-charlotte} was quite certain that it was consistent with the preservation of human life , to come further down . “ Oh , [[you]_123-oliver little wretch]_{4837-you little wretch} ! ”_{[144-charlotte]} screamed [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} : seizing [Oliver]_123-oliver with [her]_{144-charlotte} utmost force , which was about equal to that of [a moderately strong man in particularly good training]_{948-a moderately strong man in particularly good training} . “ Oh , [you]_123-oliver little un - grate - ful , mur - de - rous , [hor - rid villain]_{4838-hor - rid villain} ! ”_{[144-charlotte]} And between every syllable , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} gave [Oliver]_123-oliver a blow with all [her]_{144-charlotte} might : accompanying it with a scream , for the benefit of [society]_346-society . [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ’s fist was by no means a light one ; but , lest it should not be effectual in calming [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s wrath , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} plunged into [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} , and assisted to hold [him]_123-oliver with one hand , while [she]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} scratched [his]_123-oliver face with the other . In this favourable position of affairs , [Noah]_146-noah rose from the ground , and pommelled [him]_123-oliver behind . This was rather too violent exercise to last long . When [they]_951-they were all wearied out , and could tear and beat no longer , [they]_951-they dragged [Oliver]_123-oliver , struggling and shouting , but nothing daunted , into the dust - cellar , and there locked [him]_123-oliver up . This being done , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} sunk into a chair , and burst into tears . “ Bless [her]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , [she]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ’s going off ! ”_{[144-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “ A glass of water , [Noah]_146-noah , [dear]_4730-dear . Make haste ! ”_{[144-charlotte]} “ Oh ! [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} : speaking as well as [she]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} could , through a deficiency of breath , and a sufficiency of cold water , which [Noah]_146-noah had poured over [her]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} head and shoulders . “ Oh ! [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , what a mercy [we]_951-they have not all been murdered in [our]_951-they beds ! ”_[146-noah] “ Ah ! mercy indeed , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[144-charlotte]} was the reply . “ [I]_{144-charlotte} only hope this ’ll teach [master]_4749-master not to have any more of these dreadful creatures , that are born to be [murderers]_{4842-murderers} and [robbers]_4843-robbers from [their]_{4842-murderers} very cradle . [Poor Noah]_{152-poor noah} ! [He]_{152-poor noah} was all but killed , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , when [I]_{144-charlotte} came in . ”_{[144-charlotte]} “ [Poor fellow]_{4845-poor fellow} ! ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , looking piteously on [the charity - boy]_{753-the charity - boy} . [Noah]_{152-poor noah} , whose top waistcoat - button might have been somewhere on a level with the crown of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s head , rubbed [his]_{152-poor noah} eyes with the inside of [his]_{152-poor noah} wrists while this commiseration was bestowed upon [him]_{152-poor noah} , and performed some affecting tears and sniffs . “ What ’s to be done ! ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} exclaimed [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} . “ [[Your]_4840-ma’am master]_{4846-your master} ’s not at [home]_4737-home ; there ’s not [a man]_{476-a man} in [the house]_{403-the house} , and [he]_{152-poor noah} ’ll kick that door down in ten minutes . ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s vigorous plunges against the bit of timber in question , rendered this occurance highly probable . “ [Dear]_4730-dear , [dear]_4730-dear ! [I]_{144-charlotte} do n’t know , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[144-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , “ unless [we]_4853-we send for [the police - officers]_{4854-the police - officers} . ”_{[144-charlotte]} “ Or [the millingtary]_{4855-the millingtary} , ”_[146-noah] suggested [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “ No , no , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} : bethinking [herself]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} of [[Oliver]_123-oliver ’s old friend]_{953-oliver ’s old friend} . “ Run to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [Noah]_146-noah , and tell [him]_{128-mr. bumble} to come [here]_4553-here directly , and not to lose a minute ; never mind [your]_146-noah cap ! Make haste ! [You]_146-noah can hold a knife to that black eye , as [you]_146-noah run along . It ’ll keep the swelling down . ”_[146-noah] [Noah]_146-noah stopped to make no reply , but started off at [his]_146-noah fullest speed ; and very much it astonished [the people who were out walking]_{954-the people who were out walking} , to see [a charity - boy]_{765-a charity - boy} tearing through [the streets]_{4806-the streets} pell - mell , with no cap on [his]_146-noah head , and a clasp - knife at [his]_146-noah eye . CHAPTER VII . [OLIVER CONTINUES REFRACTORY Noah Claypole]_153-noah ran along [the streets]_{4806-the streets} at [his]_153-noah swiftest pace , and paused not once for breath , until [he]_153-noah reached [the workhouse - gate]_{958-the workhouse - gate} . Having rested [here]_4553-here , for a minute or so , to collect a good burst of sobs and an imposing show of tears and terror , [he]_153-noah knocked loudly at the wicket ; and presented such a rueful face to [the aged pauper who opened it]_{960-the aged pauper who opened it} , that even [he]_153-noah , who saw nothing but rueful faces about [him]_153-noah at the best of times , started back in astonishment . “ Why , what ’s the matter with [the boy]_{423-the boy} ! ”_{[961-the old pauper]} said [the old pauper]_{961-the old pauper} . “ [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! ”_[153-noah] cried [Noah]_153-noah , with well - affected dismay , and in tones so loud and agitated , that [they]_962-they not only caught the ear of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , who happened to be hard by , but alarmed [him]_{128-mr. bumble} so much that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} rushed into [the yard]_{4820-the yard} without [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat,—which is a very curious and remarkable circumstance , as showing that [even a beadle , acted upon a sudden and powerful impulse]_{964-even a beadle , acted upon a sudden and powerful impulse} , may be afflicted with a momentary visitation of loss of self - possession , and forgetfulness of personal dignity . “ Oh , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_[153-noah] said [Noah]_153-noah : “ [Oliver]_153-noah , sir,—Oliver has — ”_[153-noah] “ What ? What ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} interposed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} : with a gleam of pleasure in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} metallic eyes . “ Not run away ; [he]_153-noah has n’t run away , has [he]_153-noah , [Noah]_153-noah ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ No , [sir]_4543-sir , no . Not run away , [sir]_4543-sir , but [he]_153-noah ’s turned wicious , ”_[153-noah] replied [Noah]_153-noah . “ [He]_153-noah tried to murder [me]_153-noah , [sir]_4543-sir ; and then [he]_153-noah tried to murder [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ; and then missis . Oh ! what dreadful pain it is ! Such agony , please , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_[153-noah] And here , [Noah]_153-noah writhed and twisted [his]_153-noah body into an extensive variety of eel - like positions ; thereby giving [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} to understand that , from the violent and sanguinary onset of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , [he]_153-noah had sustained severe internal injury and damage , from which [he]_153-noah was at that moment suffering the acutest torture . When [Noah]_153-noah saw that the intelligence [he]_153-noah communicated perfectly paralysed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [he]_153-noah imparted additional effect thereunto , by bewailing [his]_153-noah dreadful wounds ten times louder than before ; and when [he]_153-noah observed [a gentleman in a white waistcoat]_{439-a gentleman in a white waistcoat} crossing [the yard]_{4820-the yard} , [he]_153-noah was more tragic in [his]_153-noah lamentations than ever : rightly conceiving it highly expedient to attract the notice , and rouse the indignation , of [the gentleman aforesaid]_{967-the gentleman aforesaid} . [The gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} ’s notice was very soon attracted ; for [he]_153-noah had not walked three paces , when [he]_153-noah turned angrily round , and inquired what [that young cur]_{969-that young cur} was howling for , and why [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} did not favour [him]_153-noah with something which would render the series of vocular exclamations so designated , an involuntary process ? “ It ’s [a poor boy from [the free - school]_{4864-the free - school}]_{4863-a poor boy from the free - school} , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , “ who has been nearly murdered — all but murdered , [sir,—by young Twist]_123-oliver . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ By [Jove]_154-jove ! ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} exclaimed [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , stopping short . “ [I]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} knew it ! [I]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} felt a strange presentiment from the very first , that [that audacious young savage]_{4866-that audacious young savage} would come to be hung ! ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} “ [He]_{4866-that audacious young savage} has likewise attempted , [sir]_4543-sir , to murder [the female servant]_{4868-the female servant} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with a face of ashy paleness . “ And [[his]_{4866-that audacious young savage} missis]_{4869-his missis} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} interposed [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “ And [[his]_{4866-that audacious young savage} master]_{4661-his master} , too , [I]_{128-mr. bumble} think [you]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} said , [Noah]_146-noah ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} added [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ No ! [he]_{4661-his master} ’s out , or [he]_{4661-his master} would have murdered [him]_{4661-his master} , ”_[146-noah] replied [Noah]_146-noah . “ [He]_{4661-his master} said [he]_{4661-his master} wanted to . ”_[146-noah] “ Ah ! Said [he]_{4661-his master} wanted to , did [he]_{4661-his master} , [[my]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} boy]_{4668-my boy} ? ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} inquired [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[146-noah] replied [Noah]_146-noah . “ And please , [sir]_4543-sir , [missis]_4835-missis wants to know whether [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} can spare time to step up there , directly , and flog [him—’cause master]_{4875-him—’cause master} ’s out . ”_[146-noah] “ Certainly , [[my]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} boy]_{4668-my boy} ; certainly , ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} : smiling benignly , and patting [Noah]_146-noah ’s head , which was about three inches higher than [his]_{442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} own . “ [You]_146-noah ’re [a good boy]_{700-a good boy} — [a very good boy]_{4878-a very good boy} . Here ’s a penny for [you]_146-noah . [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , just step up to [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ’s with [your]_146-noah cane , and see what ’s best to be done . Do n’t spare [him]_{4875-him—’cause master} , [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . ”_{[442-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} “ No , [I]_{389-the beadle} will not , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . And the cocked hat and cane having been , by this time , adjusted to [their owner]_{974-their owner} ’s satisfaction , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} and [Noah Claypole]_146-noah betook [themselves]_{975-themselves} with all speed to [[the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s shop]_{729-the undertaker ’s shop} . Here the position of affairs had not at all improved . [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} had not yet returned , and [Oliver]_123-oliver continued to kick , with undiminished vigour , at the cellar - door . The accounts of [his]_123-oliver ferocity as related by [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} and [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , were of so startling a nature , that [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} judged it prudent to parley , before opening the door . With this view [he]_{128-mr. bumble} gave a kick at the outside , by way of prelude ; and , then , applying [his]_{128-mr. bumble} mouth to the keyhole , said , in a deep and impressive tone : “ [Oliver]_123-oliver ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Come ; [you]_{128-mr. bumble} let [me]_123-oliver out ! ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , from the inside . “ Do [you]_123-oliver know this here voice , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ Yes , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Ai n’t [you]_{128-mr. bumble} afraid of it , [sir]_4543-sir ? Ai n’t [you]_{128-mr. bumble} a - trembling while [I]_{128-mr. bumble} speak , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ No ! ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , boldly . An answer so different from the one [he]_123-oliver had expected to elicit , and was in the habit of receiving , staggered [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} not a little . [He]_123-oliver stepped back from the keyhole ; drew [himself]_123-oliver up to [his]_123-oliver full height ; and looked from one to another of [the three by - standers]_{978-the three by - standers} , in mute astonishment . “ Oh , [you]_{128-mr. bumble} know , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [he]_123-oliver must be mad , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} . “ [No boy]_{4882-no boy} in half [his]_123-oliver senses could venture to speak so to [you]_{128-mr. bumble} . ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} “ It ’s not madness , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , after a few moments of deep meditation . “ [It]_4884-it ’s meat . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ What ? ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} exclaimed [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} . “ Meat , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , meat , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with stern emphasis . “ [You]_{128-mr. bumble} ’ve overfed [him]_123-oliver , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am . [You]_{128-mr. bumble} ’ve raised a artificial soul and spirit in [him]_123-oliver , [[ma’am]_4840-ma’am unbecoming [a person of]_{4889-a person of} [his]_123-oliver condition]_{4888-ma’am unbecoming a person of his condition} : as the board , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , who are [practical philosophers]_{4890-practical philosophers} , will tell [you]_{128-mr. bumble} . What have [paupers]_540-paupers to do with soul or spirit ? It ’s quite enough that [we]_4892-we let [’em]_4892-we have live bodies . If [you]_{128-mr. bumble} had kept [the boy]_{423-the boy} on gruel , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , this would never have happened . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ [Dear]_4730-dear , [dear]_4730-dear ! ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} ejaculated [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , piously raising [her]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} eyes to the [kitchen]_979-kitchen ceiling : “ this comes of being liberal ! ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} The liberality of [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} to [Oliver]_123-oliver , had consisted of a profuse bestowal upon [him]_123-oliver of all the dirty odds and ends which [nobody else]_{980-nobody else} would eat ; so there was a great deal of meekness and self - devotion in [her]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} voluntarily remaining under [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s heavy accusation , of which , to do [her]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} justice , [she]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} was wholly innocent , in thought , word , or deed . “ Ah ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , when [the lady]_{711-the lady} brought [her]_{711-the lady} eyes down to earth again ; “ the only thing that can be done now , that [I]_{128-mr. bumble} know of , is to leave [him]_{423-the boy} in [the cellar]_{4897-the cellar} for a day or so , till [he]_{423-the boy} ’s a little starved down ; and then to take [him]_{423-the boy} out , and keep [him]_{423-the boy} on gruel all through the apprenticeship . [He]_{423-the boy} comes of [a bad family]_{4898-a bad family} . Excitable natures , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ! Both [the nurse]_{327-the nurse} and [doctor]_4900-doctor said , that [that mother of [his]_{423-the boy}]_{4901-that mother of his} made [her]_{4901-that mother of his} way [here]_4553-here , against difficulties and pain that would have killed [any well - disposed woman]_{4903-any well - disposed woman} , weeks before . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} At this point of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s discourse , [Oliver]_123-oliver , just hearing enough to know that some allusion was being made to [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother} , recommenced kicking , with a violence that rendered every other sound inaudible . [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} returned at this juncture . [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s offence having been explained to [him]_123-oliver , with such exaggerations as [the ladies]_{472-the ladies} thought best calculated to rouse [his]_123-oliver ire , [he]_123-oliver unlocked the cellar - door in a twinkling , and dragged [[his]_123-oliver rebellious apprentice]_{984-his rebellious apprentice} out , by the collar . [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s clothes had been torn in the beating [he]_123-oliver had received ; [his]_123-oliver face was bruised and scratched ; and [his]_123-oliver hair scattered over [his]_123-oliver forehead . The angry flush had not disappeared , however ; and when [he]_123-oliver was pulled out of [[his]_123-oliver prison]_{985-his prison} , [he]_123-oliver scowled boldly on [Noah]_146-noah , and looked quite undismayed . “ Now , [you]_123-oliver are [a nice young fellow]_{4904-a nice young fellow} , ai n’t [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ; giving [Oliver]_123-oliver a shake , and a box on the ear . “ [He]_123-oliver called [[my]_123-oliver mother]_{4905-my mother} names , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Well , and what if [he]_123-oliver did , [[you]_123-oliver little ungrateful wretch]_{4906-you little ungrateful wretch} ? ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} . “ [She]_{4905-my mother} deserved what [he]_123-oliver said , and worse . ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} “ [She]_{4905-my mother} did n’t , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [She]_{4905-my mother} did , ”_{[143-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} . “ It ’s a lie ! ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} burst into a flood of tears . This flood of tears left [Mr. Sowerberry]_{141-mr. sowerberry} no alternative . If [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} had hesitated for one instant to punish [Oliver]_123-oliver most severely , it must be quite clear to [every experienced reader]_{986-every experienced reader} that [he]_123-oliver would have been , according to all precedents in disputes of matrimony established , [a brute]_{987-a brute} , [an unnatural husband]_{988-an unnatural husband} , [an insulting creature]_{989-an insulting creature} , a base imitation of [a man]_{476-a man} , and various other agreeable characters too numerous for recital within the limits of this chapter . To do [him]_123-oliver justice , [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was , as far as [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} power went — it was not very extensive — kindly disposed towards [the boy]_{423-the boy} ; perhaps , because it was [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} interest to be so ; perhaps , because [[his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} wife]_{787-his wife} disliked [him]_{141-mr. sowerberry} . The flood of tears , however , left [him]_{141-mr. sowerberry} no resource ; so [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} at once gave [him]_{141-mr. sowerberry} a drubbing , which satisfied even [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} [herself]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , and rendered [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s subsequent application of the parochial cane , rather unnecessary . For the rest of the day , [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was shut up in [the back kitchen]_{993-the back kitchen} , in company with a pump and a slice of bread ; and at night , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , after making various remarks outside the door , by no means complimentary to the memory of [[his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} mother]_{4584-his mother} , looked into [the room]_{418-the room} , and , amidst the jeers and pointings of [Noah]_146-noah and [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , ordered [him]_{141-mr. sowerberry} [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} to [his]_{141-mr. sowerberry} dismal bed . It was not until [he]_{141-mr. sowerberry} was left alone in the silence and stillness of [the gloomy workshop of the undertaker]_{997-the gloomy workshop of the undertaker} , that [Oliver]_123-oliver gave way to the feelings which the day ’s treatment may be supposed likely to have awakened in [a mere child]_{998-a mere child} . [He]_123-oliver had listened to [their]_999-their taunts with a look of contempt ; [he]_123-oliver had borne the lash without a cry : for [he]_123-oliver felt that pride swelling in [his]_123-oliver heart which would have kept down a shriek to the last , though [they]_999-their had roasted [him]_123-oliver alive . But now , when there were none to see or hear [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver fell upon [his]_123-oliver knees on the floor ; and , hiding [his]_123-oliver face in [his]_123-oliver hands , wept such tears as , God send for the credit of [our]_1000-our nature , [few so young]_{1001-few so young} may ever have cause to pour out before [him]_123-oliver ! For a long time , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained motionless in this attitude . The candle was burning low in the socket when [he]_123-oliver rose to [his]_123-oliver feet . Having gazed cautiously round [him]_123-oliver , and listened intently , [he]_123-oliver gently undid the fastenings of the door , and looked abroad . It was a cold , dark night . The stars seemed , to [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s eyes , farther from the earth than [he]_123-oliver had ever seen them before ; there was no wind ; and the sombre shadows thrown by the trees upon the ground , looked sepulchral and death - like , from being so still . [He]_123-oliver softly reclosed the door . Having availed [himself]_123-oliver of the expiring light of the candle to tie up in a handkerchief the few articles of wearing apparel [he]_123-oliver had , sat [himself]_123-oliver down upon a bench , to wait for morning . With the first ray of light that struggled through the crevices in the shutters , [Oliver]_123-oliver arose , and again unbarred the door . One timid look around — one moment ’s pause of hesitation — [he]_123-oliver had closed it behind [him]_123-oliver , and was in [the open street]_{1003-the open street} . [He]_123-oliver looked to the right and to the left , uncertain whither to fly . [He]_123-oliver remembered to have seen the waggons , as [they]_1004-they went out , toiling up [the hill]_{1005-the hill} . [He]_123-oliver took the same route ; and arriving at a footpath across [the fields]_{1006-the fields} , which [he]_123-oliver knew , after some distance , led out again into [the road]_{825-the road} ; struck into [it]_{825-the road} , and walked quickly on . Along [this same footpath]_{1008-this same footpath} , [Oliver]_123-oliver well - remembered [he]_123-oliver had trotted beside [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , when [he]_123-oliver first carried [him]_{128-mr. bumble} to [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} from [the farm]_{385-the farm} . [His]_123-oliver way lay directly in front of [the cottage]_{1011-the cottage} . [His]_123-oliver heart beat quickly when [he]_123-oliver bethought [himself]_123-oliver of this ; and [he]_123-oliver half resolved to turn back . [He]_123-oliver had come a long way though , and should lose a great deal of time by doing so . Besides , it was so early that there was very little fear of [his]_123-oliver being seen ; so [he]_123-oliver walked on . [He]_123-oliver reached [the house]_{403-the house} . There was no appearance of [[its]_{403-the house} inmates]_{1013-its inmates} stirring at that early hour . [Oliver]_123-oliver stopped , and peeped into [the garden]_{1014-the garden} . [A child]_{371-a child} was weeding one of the little beds ; as [he]_{371-a child} stopped , [he]_{371-a child} raised [his]_{371-a child} pale face and disclosed the features of [one of [[his]_{371-a child} former companions]_{1017-his former companions}]_{1016-one of his former companions} . [Oliver]_123-oliver felt glad to see [him]_{371-a child} , before [he]_123-oliver went ; for , though younger than [himself]_123-oliver , [he]_{371-a child} had been [[his]_123-oliver little friend and playmate]_{1018-his little friend and playmate} . [They]_1019-they had been beaten , and starved , and shut up together , many and many a time . “ Hush , [Dick]_155-dick ! ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , as [the boy]_{423-the boy} ran to the gate , and thrust [his]_{423-the boy} thin arm between the rails to greet [him]_123-oliver . “ Is [any one]_{4907-any one} up ? ”_{[423-the boy]} “ [Nobody]_316-nobody but [me]_{306-the child} , ”_{[306-the child]} replied [the child]_{306-the child} . “ [You]_155-dick musn’t say [you]_155-dick saw [me]_123-oliver , [Dick]_155-dick , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_123-oliver am running away . [They]_4909-they beat and ill - use [me]_123-oliver , [Dick]_155-dick ; and [I]_123-oliver am going to seek [my]_123-oliver fortune , some long way off . [I]_123-oliver do n’t know where . How pale [you]_123-oliver are ! ”_[123-oliver] “ [I]_{306-the child} heard [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} tell [them]_4909-they [I]_{306-the child} was dying , ”_{[306-the child]} replied [the child]_{306-the child} with a faint smile . “ [I]_{306-the child} am very glad to see [you]_123-oliver , [dear]_4730-dear ; but do n’t stop , do n’t stop ! ”_{[306-the child]} “ Yes , yes , [I]_123-oliver will , to say good - b’ye to [you]_{306-the child} , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_123-oliver shall see [you]_{306-the child} again , [Dick]_155-dick . [I]_123-oliver know [I]_123-oliver shall ! [You]_{306-the child} will be well and happy ! ”_[123-oliver] “ [I]_{306-the child} hope so , ”_{[306-the child]} replied [the child]_{306-the child} . “ After [I]_{306-the child} am dead , but not before . [I]_{306-the child} know [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} must be right , [Oliver]_123-oliver , because [I]_{306-the child} dream so much of [Heaven]_218-heaven , and [Angels]_156-angels , and kind faces that [I]_{306-the child} never see when [I]_{306-the child} am awake . Kiss [me]_{306-the child} , ”_{[306-the child]} said [the child]_{306-the child} , climbing up the low gate , and flinging [his]_{306-the child} little arms round [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s neck . “ Good - b’ye , [dear]_4730-dear ! God bless [you]_4730-dear ! ”_{[306-the child]} The blessing was from [a young child]_{1025-a young child} ’s lips , but it was the first that [Oliver]_123-oliver had ever heard invoked upon [his]_123-oliver head ; and through the struggles and sufferings , and troubles and changes , of [his]_123-oliver after life , [he]_123-oliver never once forgot it . CHAPTER VIII . [OLIVER]_123-oliver WALKS TO [LONDON]_6-london . [HE]_123-oliver ENCOUNTERS ON [THE ROAD]_{825-the road} A STRANGE SORT OF YOUNG GENTLEMAN [Oliver]_123-oliver reached the stile at which [the by - path]_{1027-the by - path} terminated ; and once more gained [the high - road]_{1028-the high - road} . It was eight o’clock now . Though [he]_123-oliver was nearly five miles away from [the town]_{812-the town} , [he]_123-oliver ran , and hid behind the hedges , by turns , till noon , fearing that [he]_123-oliver might be pursued and overtaken . Then [he]_123-oliver sat down to rest by the side of [the milestone]_{1030-the milestone} , and began to think , for the first time , where [he]_123-oliver had better go and try to live . The stone by which [he]_123-oliver was seated , bore , in large characters , an intimation that it was just seventy miles from [that spot to [London]_6-london]_{1031-that spot to london} . The name awakened a new train of ideas in [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s mind . [London!—that great place!—nobody]_{1033-london!—that great place!—nobody} — not even [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} — could ever find [him]_123-oliver [there]_4593-there ! [He]_123-oliver had often heard [the old men in [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse}]_{1035-the old men in the workhouse} , too , say that [no lad of spirit]_{1037-no lad of spirit} need want in [London]_6-london ; and that there were ways of living in [that vast city]_{1038-that vast city} , which those who had been bred up in [country parts]_{1039-country parts} had no idea of . It was the very place for [a homeless boy]_{1040-a homeless boy} , who must die in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} unless [some one]_{1042-some one} helped [him]_123-oliver . As these things passed through [his]_123-oliver thoughts , [he]_123-oliver jumped upon [his]_123-oliver feet , and again walked forward . [He]_123-oliver had diminished the distance between [himself]_123-oliver and [London]_6-london by full four miles more , before [he]_123-oliver recollected how much [he]_123-oliver must undergo ere [he]_123-oliver could hope to reach [his]_123-oliver place of destination . As this consideration forced itself upon [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver slackened [his]_123-oliver pace a little , and meditated upon [his]_123-oliver means of getting [there]_4593-there . [He]_123-oliver had a crust of bread , a coarse shirt , and two pairs of stockings , in [his]_123-oliver bundle . [He]_123-oliver had a penny too — a gift of [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ’s after some funeral in which [he]_123-oliver had acquitted [himself]_123-oliver more than ordinarily well — in [his]_123-oliver pocket . “ A clean shirt , ”_[123-oliver] thought [Oliver]_123-oliver , “ is a very comfortable thing ; and so are two pairs of darned stockings ; and so is a penny ; but they are small helps to a sixty - five miles ’ walk in winter time . ”_[123-oliver] But [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s thoughts , like those of [most other people]_{1044-most other people} , although [they]_{1044-most other people} were extremely ready and active to point out [his]_123-oliver difficulties , were wholly at a loss to suggest any feasible mode of surmounting them ; so , after a good deal of thinking to no particular purpose , [he]_123-oliver changed [his]_123-oliver little bundle over to the other shoulder , and trudged on . [Oliver]_123-oliver walked twenty miles that day ; and all that time tasted nothing but the crust of dry bread , and a few draughts of water , which [he]_123-oliver begged at [the cottage]_{1011-the cottage} - doors by [the road]_{825-the road} - side . When the night came , [he]_123-oliver turned into [a meadow]_{1047-a meadow} ; and , creeping close under a hay - rick , determined to lie there , till morning . [He]_123-oliver felt frightened at first , for the wind moaned dismally over [the empty fields]_{1048-the empty fields} , and [he]_123-oliver was cold and hungry , and more alone than [he]_123-oliver had ever felt before . Being very tired with [his]_123-oliver walk , however , [he]_123-oliver soon fell asleep and forgot [his]_123-oliver troubles . [He]_123-oliver felt cold and stiff , when [he]_123-oliver got up next morning , and so hungry that [he]_123-oliver was obliged to exchange the penny for a small loaf , in [the very first village through which [he]_123-oliver passed]_{1049-the very first village through which he passed} . [He]_123-oliver had walked no more than twelve miles , when night closed in again . [His]_123-oliver feet were sore , and [his]_123-oliver legs so weak that they trembled beneath [him]_123-oliver . Another night passed in the bleak damp air , made [him]_123-oliver worse ; when [he]_123-oliver set forward on [his]_123-oliver journey next morning [he]_123-oliver could hardly crawl along . [He]_123-oliver waited at the bottom of [a steep hill]_{1050-a steep hill} till [a stage - coach]_{1051-a stage - coach} came up , and then begged of [the outside passengers]_{1052-the outside passengers} ; but there were very few who took any notice of [him]_123-oliver : and even [those]_1053-those told [him]_123-oliver to wait till [they]_1053-those got to [the top of [the hill]_{1005-the hill}]_{1054-the top of the hill} , and then let [them]_1053-those see how far [he]_123-oliver could run for a halfpenny . [Poor Oliver]_123-oliver tried to keep up with [the coach]_{1056-the coach} a little way , but was unable to do it , by reason of [his]_123-oliver fatigue and sore feet . When [the outsides]_{1057-the outsides} saw this , [they]_{1057-the outsides} put [their]_{1057-the outsides} halfpence back into [their]_{1057-the outsides} pockets again , declaring that [he]_123-oliver was an idle young dog , and did n’t deserve anything ; and [the coach]_{1056-the coach} rattled away and left only a cloud of dust behind . In [some villages]_{1059-some villages} , large painted boards were fixed up : warning [all persons who begged within [the district]_{1061-the district}]_{1060-all persons who begged within the district} , that [they]_{1060-all persons who begged within the district} would be sent to [jail]_1062-jail . This frightened [Oliver]_123-oliver very much , and made [him]_123-oliver glad to get out of [those villages]_{1063-those villages} with all possible expedition . In others , [he]_123-oliver would stand about [the inn - yards]_{1064-the inn - yards} , and look mournfully at [every one who passed]_{1065-every one who passed} : a proceeding which generally terminated in [the landlady]_{1066-the landlady} ’s ordering one of [the post - boys who were lounging about]_{1067-the post - boys who were lounging about} , to drive [that strange boy]_{1068-that strange boy} out of [the place]_{840-the place} , for [she]_{1066-the landlady} was sure [he]_{1068-that strange boy} had come to steal something . If [he]_{1068-that strange boy} begged at [[a farmer]_{1070-a farmer} ’s house]_{1071-a farmer ’s house} , ten to one but [they]_1072-they threatened to set the dog on [him]_{1068-that strange boy} ; and when [he]_{1068-that strange boy} showed [his]_{1068-that strange boy} nose in [a shop]_{1073-a shop} , [they]_1072-they talked about the beadle — which brought [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s heart into [his]_123-oliver mouth,—very often the only thing [he]_123-oliver had there , for many hours together . In fact , if it had not been for [a good - hearted turnpike - man]_{1074-a good - hearted turnpike - man} , and [a benevolent old lady]_{1075-a benevolent old lady} , [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s troubles would have been shortened by the very same process which had put an end to [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother} ’s ; in other words , [he]_123-oliver would most assuredly have fallen dead upon [[the king]_{1077-the king} ’s highway]_{1078-the king ’s highway} . But [the turnpike - man]_{1079-the turnpike - man} gave [him]_123-oliver a meal of bread and cheese ; and [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , who had [a shipwrecked grandson]_{1081-a shipwrecked grandson} wandering barefoot in [some distant part of [the earth]_{1083-the earth}]_{1082-some distant part of the earth} , took pity upon [the poor orphan]_{1084-the poor orphan} , and gave [him]_123-oliver what little [she]_{1080-the old lady} could afford — and more — with such kind and gentle words , and such tears of sympathy and compassion , that [they]_1085-they sank deeper into [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s soul , than all the sufferings [he]_123-oliver had ever undergone . Early on the seventh morning after [he]_123-oliver had left [[his]_123-oliver native place]_{1086-his native place} , [Oliver]_123-oliver limped slowly into [the little town of [Barnet]_7-barnet]_{1087-the little town of barnet} . The window - shutters were closed ; [the street]_{4555-the street} was empty ; [not a soul]_{1089-not a soul} had awakened to the business of the day . The sun was rising in all its splendid beauty ; but the light only served to show [the boy]_{423-the boy} [his]_{423-the boy} own lonesomeness and desolation , as [he]_{423-the boy} sat , with bleeding feet and covered with dust , upon a door - step . By degrees , the shutters were opened ; the window - blinds were drawn up ; and [people]_485-people began passing to and fro . [Some few]_{1092-some few} stopped to gaze at [Oliver]_123-oliver for a moment or two , or turned round to stare at [him]_123-oliver as [they]_{1092-some few} hurried by ; but [none]_353-none relieved [him]_123-oliver , or troubled [themselves]_353-none to inquire how [he]_123-oliver came [there]_4593-there . [He]_123-oliver had no heart to beg . And there [he]_123-oliver sat . [He]_123-oliver had been crouching on the step for some time : wondering at the great number of [public - houses]_{1095-public - houses} ( [every other house in [Barnet]_7-barnet]_{1096-every other house in barnet} was [a tavern]_{1097-a tavern} , large or small ) , gazing listlessly at the coaches as [they]_{1092-some few} passed through , and thinking how strange it seemed that [they]_{1092-some few} could do , with ease , in a few hours , what it had taken [him]_123-oliver a whole week of courage and determination beyond [his]_123-oliver years to accomplish : when [he]_123-oliver was roused by observing that [a boy]_{4627-a boy} , who had passed [him]_123-oliver carelessly some minutes before , had returned , and was now surveying [him]_123-oliver most earnestly from the opposite side of the way . [He]_123-oliver took little heed of this at first ; but [the boy]_{423-the boy} remained in the same attitude of close observation so long , that [Oliver]_123-oliver raised [his]_123-oliver head , and returned [his]_{423-the boy} steady look . Upon this , [the boy]_{423-the boy} crossed over ; and walking close up to [Oliver]_123-oliver , said , “ Hullo , [[my]_{423-the boy} covey]_{4914-my covey} ! What ’s the row ? ”_{[423-the boy]} [The boy who addressed this inquiry]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} to [the young wayfarer]_{1102-the young wayfarer} , was about [his]_123-oliver own age : but [one of the queerest looking boys that [Oliver]_123-oliver had even seen]_{1103-one of the queerest looking boys that oliver had even seen} . [He]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} was [a snub - nosed , flat - browed , common - faced boy]_{1104-a snub - nosed , flat - browed , common - faced boy} enough ; and as dirty [a juvenile as one]_{1105-a juvenile as one} would wish to see ; but [he]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} had about [him]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} all the airs and manners of [a man]_{476-a man} . [He]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} was short of [his]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} age : with rather bow - legs , and little , sharp , ugly eyes . [His]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} hat was stuck on the top of [his]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} head so lightly , that it threatened to fall off every moment — and would have done so , very often , if [the wearer]_{1107-the wearer} had not had a knack of every now and then giving [his]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} head a sudden twitch , which brought [it]_1108-it back to its old place again . [He]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} wore [a man]_{476-a man} ’s coat , which reached nearly to [his]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} heels . [He]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} had turned the cuffs back , half - way up [his]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} arm , to get [his]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} hands out of the sleeves : apparently with the ultimate view of thrusting them into the pockets of [his]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} corduroy trousers ; for there [he]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} kept them . [He]_{1101-the boy who addressed this inquiry} was , altogether , as roystering and swaggering [a young gentleman]_{1110-a young gentleman} as ever stood four feet six , or something less , in the bluchers . “ Hullo , [[my]_{1111-this strange young gentleman} covey]_{4914-my covey} ! What ’s the row ? ”_{[1111-this strange young gentleman]} said [this strange young gentleman]_{1111-this strange young gentleman} to [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_123-oliver am very hungry and tired , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver : the tears standing in [his]_123-oliver eyes as [he]_123-oliver spoke . “ [I]_123-oliver have walked a long way . [I]_123-oliver have been walking these seven days . ”_[123-oliver] “ Walking for sivin days ! ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} said [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} . “ Oh , [I]_{1112-the young gentleman} see . Beak ’s order , eh ? But , ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} [he]_{1112-the young gentleman} added , noticing [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s look of surprise , “ [I]_{1112-the young gentleman} suppose [you]_123-oliver do n’t know what a beak is , [my]_{1112-the young gentleman} flash com - pan - [i]_{1112-the young gentleman} - on . ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} [Oliver]_123-oliver mildly replied , that [he]_123-oliver had always heard a bird ’s mouth described by the term in question . “ [My]_{1112-the young gentleman} eyes , how green ! ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} exclaimed [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} . “ Why , [a beak ’s a madgst’rate]_{4916-a beak ’s a madgst’rate} ; and when [you]_123-oliver walk by a beak ’s order , it ’s not straight forerd , but always agoing up , and niver a coming down agin . Was [you]_123-oliver never on [the mill]_{4917-the mill} ? ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} “ [What mill]_{4918-what mill} ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [What mill]_{4918-what mill} ! Why , _ [the _ mill]_{4920-the _ mill} — [the mill]_{4917-the mill} as takes up [so little room]_{4922-so little room} that it ’ll work inside [a Stone Jug]_{4923-a stone jug} ; and always goes better when the wind ’s low with [people]_485-people , than when it ’s high ; acos then [they]_485-people ca n’t get [workmen]_4925-workmen . But come , ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} said [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} ; “ [you]_123-oliver want grub , and [you]_123-oliver shall have it . [I]_{1112-the young gentleman} ’m at low - water - mark [myself]_{1112-the young gentleman} — [only one bob and a magpie]_{4926-only one bob and a magpie} ; but , as far as it goes , [I]_{1112-the young gentleman} ’ll fork out and stump . Up with [you]_123-oliver on [your]_123-oliver pins . There ! Now then ! [Morrice]_157-morrice ! ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} Assisting [Oliver]_123-oliver to rise , [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} took [him]_123-oliver to [[an adjacent chandler]_{1116-an adjacent chandler} ’s shop]_{1117-an adjacent chandler ’s shop} , where [he]_{1112-the young gentleman} purchased a sufficiency of ready - dressed ham and a half - quartern loaf , or , as [he]_{1112-the young gentleman} [himself]_{1112-the young gentleman} expressed it , “ a fourpenny bran ! ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} the ham being kept clean and preserved from dust , by the ingenious expedient of making a hole in the loaf by pulling out a portion of the crumb , and stuffing it therein . Taking the bread under [his]_{1112-the young gentleman} arm , [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} turned into [a small public - house]_{1119-a small public - house} , and led the way to [a tap - room in the rear of [the premises]_{1121-the premises}]_{1120-a tap - room in the rear of the premises} . Here , a pot of beer was brought in , by direction of [the mysterious youth]_{1122-the mysterious youth} ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver , falling to , at [[his]_123-oliver new friend]_{1123-his new friend} ’s bidding , made a long and hearty meal , during the progress of which [the strange boy]_{1124-the strange boy} eyed [him]_123-oliver from time to time with great attention . “ Going to [London]_6-london ? ”_{[1124-the strange boy]} said [the strange boy]_{1124-the strange boy} , when [Oliver]_123-oliver had at length concluded . “ Yes . ”_{[1124-the strange boy]} “ Got any [lodgings]_{4927-lodgings} ? ”_{[1124-the strange boy]} “ No . ”_{[1124-the strange boy]} “ Money ? ”_{[1124-the strange boy]} “ No . ”_{[1124-the strange boy]} [The strange boy]_{1124-the strange boy} whistled ; and put [his]_{1124-the strange boy} arms into [his]_{1124-the strange boy} pockets , as far as the big coat - sleeves would let them go . “ Do [you]_{1124-the strange boy} live in [London]_6-london ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Yes . [I]_{423-the boy} do , when [I]_{423-the boy} ’m at [home]_4737-home , ”_{[423-the boy]} replied [the boy]_{423-the boy} . “ [I]_{423-the boy} suppose [you]_{1124-the strange boy} want some place to sleep in tonight , do n’t [you]_{1124-the strange boy} ? ”_{[423-the boy]} “ [I]_123-oliver do , indeed , ”_[123-oliver] answered [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_123-oliver have not slept under a roof since [I]_123-oliver left [the country]_{4929-the country} . ”_[123-oliver] “ Do n’t fret [your]_{1124-the strange boy} eyelids on that score , ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} said [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} . “ [I]_{1112-the young gentleman} ’ve got to be in [London]_6-london tonight ; and [I]_{1112-the young gentleman} know [a ’ spectable old gentleman]_{4930-a ’ spectable old gentleman} as lives [there]_4593-there , wot’ll give [you]_{1124-the strange boy} lodgings for nothink , and never ask for the change — that is , if [any gentleman [he]_{4930-a ’ spectable old gentleman} knows interduces [you]_{1124-the strange boy}]_{4932-any gentleman he knows interduces you} . And do n’t [he]_{4930-a ’ spectable old gentleman} know [me]_{1112-the young gentleman} ? Oh , no ! Not in the least ! By no means . Certainly not ! ”_{[1112-the young gentleman]} [The young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} smiled , as if to intimate that the latter fragments of discourse were playfully ironical ; and finished the beer as [he]_{1112-the young gentleman} did so . This unexpected offer of shelter was too tempting to be resisted ; especially as it was immediately followed up , by the assurance that [the old gentleman referred to]_{1130-the old gentleman referred to} , would doubtless provide [Oliver]_123-oliver with a comfortable place , without loss of time . This led to a more friendly and confidential dialogue ; from which [Oliver]_123-oliver discovered that [[his]_123-oliver friend]_{936-his friend} ’s name was [Jack Dawkins]_{158-jack dawkins} , and that [he]_{936-his friend} was a peculiar pet and _ protégé _ of [the elderly gentleman before mentioned]_{1132-the elderly gentleman before mentioned} . [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} ’s appearance did not say a vast deal in favour of the comforts which [[his]_{159-mr. dawkins} patron]_{1133-his patron} ’s interest obtained for [those whom [he]_{159-mr. dawkins} took under [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} protection]_{1134-those whom he took under his protection} ; but , as [he]_{159-mr. dawkins} had a rather flightly and dissolute mode of conversing , and furthermore avowed that among [[his]_{159-mr. dawkins} intimate friends]_{1135-his intimate friends} [he]_{159-mr. dawkins} was better known by the _ sobriquet _ of “ [The Artful Dodger]_{4933-the artful dodger} , ”_{[159-mr. dawkins]} [Oliver]_123-oliver concluded that , being of a dissipated and careless turn , the moral precepts of [[his]_{159-mr. dawkins} benefactor]_{1136-his benefactor} had hitherto been thrown away upon [him]_{159-mr. dawkins} . Under this impression , [he]_123-oliver secretly resolved to cultivate the good opinion of [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} as quickly as possible ; and , if [he]_123-oliver found [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} incorrigible , as [he]_123-oliver more than half suspected [he]_123-oliver should , to decline the honour of [[his]_123-oliver farther acquaintance]_{1139-his farther acquaintance} . As [John Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} objected to [their]_1140-they entering [London]_6-london before nightfall , it was nearly eleven o’clock when [they]_1140-they reached [the turnpike at [Islington]_8-islington]_{1141-the turnpike at islington} . [They]_1140-they crossed from [the Angel]_{9-the angel} into [St. John ’s Road]_{10-st. john ’s road} ; struck down [the small street which terminates at [Sadler ’s Wells Theatre]_{1143-sadler ’s wells theatre}]_{1142-the small street which terminates at sadler ’s wells theatre} ; through [Exmouth Street]_{11-exmouth street} and [Coppice Row]_{12-coppice row} ; down [the little court by the side of [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse}]_{1144-the little court by the side of the workhouse} ; across [the classic ground which once bore the name of [Hockley -]_{13-hockley -} in - [the - Hole]_{14-the - hole}]_{1146-the classic ground which once bore the name of hockley - in - the - hole} ; thence into [Little Saffron Hill]_{15-little saffron hill} ; and so into [Saffron Hill]_{16-saffron hill} the Great : along which [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} scudded at a rapid pace , directing [Oliver]_123-oliver to follow close at [his]_{1138-the dodger} heels . Although [Oliver]_123-oliver had enough to occupy [his]_123-oliver attention in keeping sight of [[his]_123-oliver leader]_{1148-his leader} , [he]_123-oliver could not help bestowing a few hasty glances on either side of the way , as [he]_123-oliver passed along . [A dirtier or more wretched place [he]_123-oliver had never seen]_{1149-a dirtier or more wretched place he had never seen} . [The street]_{4555-the street} was very narrow and muddy , and the air was impregnated with filthy odours . There were [a good many small shops]_{1151-a good many small shops} ; but the only stock in trade appeared to be heaps of [children , who , even at that time of night]_{1152-children , who , even at that time of night} , were crawling in and out at the doors , or screaming from the inside . The sole places that seemed to prosper amid the general blight of [the place]_{840-the place} , were [the public - houses]_{1154-the public - houses} ; and in [them]_{1154-the public - houses} , [the lowest orders of [Irish]_1156-irish]_{1155-the lowest orders of irish} were wrangling with might and main . Covered ways and [yards]_1157-yards , which here and there diverged from [the main street]_{1158-the main street} , disclosed little knots of [houses]_1159-houses , where [drunken men]_{1160-drunken men} and [women]_1161-women were positively wallowing in filth ; and from several of the door - ways , [great ill - looking fellows]_{1162-great ill - looking fellows} were cautiously emerging , bound , to all appearance , on no very well - disposed or harmless errands . [Oliver]_123-oliver was just considering whether [he]_123-oliver had n’t better run away , when [they]_1163-they reached [the bottom of [the hill]_{1005-the hill}]_{1164-the bottom of the hill} . [[His]_123-oliver conductor]_{695-his conductor} , catching [him]_123-oliver by the arm , pushed open the door of [a house near [Field Lane]_{17-field lane}]_{1167-a house near field lane} ; and drawing [him]_123-oliver into [the passage]_{1168-the passage} , closed [it]_{1168-the passage} behind [them]_1163-they . “ Now , then ! ”_{[695-his conductor]} cried a voice from below , in reply to a whistle from [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “ Plummy and slam ! ”_{[695-his conductor]} was the reply . This seemed to be some watchword or signal that all was right ; for the light of a feeble candle gleamed on the wall at the remote end of [the passage]_{1168-the passage} ; and [a man]_{476-a man} ’s face peeped out , from where a balustrade of the old [kitchen staircase]_{1172-kitchen staircase} had been broken away . “ There ’s two on [you]_123-oliver , ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} , thrusting the candle farther out , and shielding [his]_{843-the man} eyes with [his]_{843-the man} hand . “ Who ’s [the t’other one]_{4934-the t’other one} ? ”_{[843-the man]} “ [A new pal]_{4935-a new pal} , ”_{[158-jack dawkins]} replied [Jack Dawkins]_{158-jack dawkins} , pulling [Oliver]_123-oliver forward . “ Where did [he]_{4935-a new pal} come from ? ”_{[158-jack dawkins]} “ [Greenland]_{160-greenland} . Is [Fagin]_161-fagin [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} ? ”_{[843-the man]} “ Yes , [he]_{4935-a new pal} ’s [a sortin ’ the wipes]_{4937-a sortin ’ the wipes} . Up with [you]_123-oliver ! ”_{[158-jack dawkins]} The candle was drawn back , and the face disappeared . [Oliver]_123-oliver , groping [his]_123-oliver way with one hand , and having the other firmly grasped by [[his]_123-oliver companion]_{621-his companion} , ascended with much difficulty the dark and broken stairs : which [[his]_123-oliver conductor]_{695-his conductor} mounted with an ease and expedition that showed [he]_123-oliver was well acquainted with them . [He]_123-oliver threw open the door of [a back - room]_{1176-a back - room} , and drew [Oliver]_123-oliver in after [him]_123-oliver . The walls and ceiling of [the room]_{418-the room} were perfectly black with age and dirt . There was a deal table before the fire : upon which were a candle , stuck in a ginger - beer bottle , two or three pewter pots , a loaf and butter , and a plate . In a frying - pan , which was on the fire , and which was secured to the mantelshelf by a string , some sausages were cooking ; and standing over [them]_1178-them , with a toasting - fork in [his]_123-oliver hand , was [a very old shrivelled Jew , whose villainous - looking and repulsive face was obscured by a quantity of matted red hair]_{1179-a very old shrivelled jew , whose villainous - looking and repulsive face was obscured by a quantity of matted red hair} . [He]_123-oliver was dressed in a greasy flannel gown , with [his]_123-oliver throat bare ; and seemed to be dividing [his]_123-oliver attention between the frying - pan and the clothes - horse , over which a great number of silk handkerchiefs were hanging . Several rough beds made of old sacks , were huddled side by side on the floor . Seated round the table were [four or five boys]_{1180-four or five boys} , none older than [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , smoking long clay pipes , and drinking spirits with the air of [middle - aged men]_{1182-middle - aged men} . These all crowded about [[their]_{1180-four or five boys} associate]_{1183-their associate} as [he]_123-oliver whispered a few words to [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; and then turned round and grinned at [Oliver]_123-oliver . So did [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} [himself]_{1184-the jew} , toasting - fork in hand . “ This is [him]_123-oliver , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ”_{[158-jack dawkins]} said [Jack Dawkins]_{158-jack dawkins} ; “ [[my]_{158-jack dawkins} friend]_{4664-my friend} [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . ”_{[158-jack dawkins]} [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} grinned ; and , making a low obeisance to [Oliver]_123-oliver , took [him]_123-oliver by the hand , and hoped [he]_123-oliver should have the honour of [his]_123-oliver intimate acquaintance . Upon this , [the young gentleman with the pipes]_{1187-the young gentleman with the pipes} came round [him]_123-oliver , and shook both [his]_123-oliver hands very hard — especially the one in which [he]_123-oliver held [his]_123-oliver little bundle . [One young gentleman]_{1188-one young gentleman} was very anxious to hang up [his]_{1188-one young gentleman} cap for [him]_123-oliver ; and another was so obliging as to put [his]_1189-he hands in [his]_1189-he pockets , in order that , as [he]_1189-he was very tired , [he]_1189-he might not have the trouble of emptying them , [himself]_1189-he , when [he]_1189-he went to bed . These civilities would probably be extended much farther , but for a liberal exercise of [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s toasting - fork on the heads and shoulders of [the affectionate youths who offered [them]_1192-them]_{1191-the affectionate youths who offered them} . “ [We]_4939-we are very glad to see [you]_123-oliver , [Oliver]_123-oliver , very , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ [Dodger]_{162-the dodger} , take off the sausages ; and draw a tub near the fire for [Oliver]_123-oliver . Ah , [you]_123-oliver ’re a - staring at the pocket - handkerchiefs ! eh , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? There are a good many of ’em , ai n’t there ? [We]_4939-we ’ve just looked ’em out , ready for the wash ; that ’s all , [Oliver]_123-oliver ; that ’s all . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} The latter part of this speech , was hailed by a boisterous shout from [all the hopeful pupils of [the merry old gentleman]_{1195-the merry old gentleman}]_{1194-all the hopeful pupils of the merry old gentleman} . In the midst of which [they]_{1194-all the hopeful pupils of the merry old gentleman} went to supper . [Oliver]_123-oliver ate [his]_123-oliver share , and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} then mixed [him]_123-oliver a glass of hot gin and water , telling [him]_123-oliver [he]_123-oliver must drink it off directly , because [another gentleman]_{564-another gentleman} wanted the tumbler . [Oliver]_123-oliver did as [he]_123-oliver was desired . Immediately afterwards [he]_123-oliver felt [himself]_123-oliver gently lifted on to one of the sacks ; and then [he]_123-oliver sunk into a deep sleep . CHAPTER IX . CONTAINING FURTHER PARTICULARS CONCERNING [THE PLEASANT OLD GENTLEMAN]_{1198-the pleasant old gentleman} , AND [HIS]_{1198-the pleasant old gentleman} HOPEFUL PUPILS It was late next morning when [Oliver]_123-oliver awoke , from a sound , long sleep . There was [no other person]_{1199-no other person} in [the room]_{418-the room} but [the old Jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast]_{1201-the old jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast} , and whistling softly to [himself]_{1201-the old jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast} as [he]_{1201-the old jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast} stirred it round and round , with an iron spoon . [He]_{1201-the old jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast} would stop every now and then to listen when there was the least noise below : and when [he]_{1201-the old jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast} had satisfied [himself]_{1201-the old jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast} , [he]_{1201-the old jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast} would go on whistling and stirring again , as before . Although [Oliver]_123-oliver had roused [himself]_123-oliver from sleep , [he]_123-oliver was not thoroughly awake . There is a drowsy state , between sleeping and waking , when [you]_1202-you dream more in five minutes with [your]_1202-you eyes half open , and [yourself]_1202-you half conscious of everything that is passing around [you]_1202-you , than [you]_1202-you would in five nights with [your]_1202-you eyes fast closed , and [your]_1202-you senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness . At such time , [a mortal]_{1203-a mortal} knows just enough of what [his]_{1203-a mortal} mind is doing , to form some glimmering conception of its mighty powers , its bounding from [earth]_1204-earth and spurning time and space , when freed from the restraint of its corporeal associate . [Oliver]_123-oliver was precisely in this condition . [He]_123-oliver saw [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} with [his]_{1184-the jew} half - closed eyes ; heard [his]_{1184-the jew} low whistling ; and recognised the sound of the spoon grating against the saucepan ’s sides : and yet the self - same senses were mentally engaged , at the same time , in busy action with [almost everybody [he]_123-oliver had ever known]_{1206-almost everybody he had ever known} . When the coffee was done , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} drew the saucepan to the hob . Standing , then in an irresolute attitude for a few minutes , as if [he]_{1184-the jew} did not well know how to employ [himself]_{1184-the jew} , [he]_{1184-the jew} turned round and looked at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and called [him]_123-oliver by [his]_123-oliver name . [He]_123-oliver did not answer , and was to all appearances asleep . After satisfying [himself]_{1184-the jew} upon this head , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} stepped gently to the door : which [he]_{1184-the jew} fastened . [He]_{1184-the jew} then drew forth : as it seemed to [Oliver]_123-oliver , from some trap in the floor : a small box , which [he]_{1184-the jew} placed carefully on the table . [His]_{1184-the jew} eyes glistened as [he]_{1184-the jew} raised the lid , and looked in . Dragging an old chair to the table , [he]_{1184-the jew} sat down ; and took from it a magnificent gold watch , sparkling with jewels . “ Aha ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , shrugging up [his]_{1184-the jew} shoulders , and distorting every feature with a hideous grin . “ Clever dogs ! Clever dogs ! Staunch to the last ! Never told [the old parson]_{4941-the old parson} where [they]_1212-they were . Never poached upon [old Fagin]_161-fagin ! And why should [they]_1212-they ? It would n’t have loosened the knot , or kept the drop up , a minute longer . No , no , no ! [Fine fellows]_{4942-fine fellows} ! [Fine fellows]_{4942-fine fellows} ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} With these , and other muttered reflections of the like nature , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} once more deposited the watch in its place of safety . [At least half a dozen more]_{1211-at least half a dozen more} were severally drawn forth from the same box , and surveyed with equal pleasure ; besides rings , brooches , bracelets , and other articles of jewellery , of such magnificent materials , and costly workmanship , that [Oliver]_123-oliver had no idea , even of [their]_1212-they names . Having replaced these trinkets , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} took out another : so small that it lay in the palm of [his]_{1184-the jew} hand . There seemed to be some very minute inscription on it ; for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} laid it flat upon the table , and shading it with [his]_{1184-the jew} hand , pored over it , long and earnestly . At length [he]_{1184-the jew} put it down , as if despairing of success ; and , leaning back in [his]_{1184-the jew} chair , muttered : “ What a fine thing capital punishment is ! [Dead men]_{4944-dead men} never repent ; [dead men]_{4944-dead men} never bring awkward stories to light . Ah , it ’s a fine thing for the trade ! Five of ’em strung up in a row , and [none left to play booty , or turn white - livered]_{4946-none left to play booty , or turn white - livered} ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} As [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} uttered these words , [his]_{1184-the jew} bright dark eyes , which had been staring vacantly before [him]_{1184-the jew} , fell on [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s face ; [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s eyes were fixed on [his]_123-oliver in mute curiousity ; and although the recognition was only for an instant — for the briefest space of time that can possibly be conceived — it was enough to show [the old man]_{1217-the old man} that [he]_{1217-the old man} had been observed . [He]_{1184-the jew} closed the lid of the box with a loud crash ; and , laying [his]_{1184-the jew} hand on a bread knife which was on the table , started furiously up . [He]_{1184-the jew} trembled very much though ; for , even in [his]_{1184-the jew} terror , [Oliver]_123-oliver could see that the knife quivered in the air . “ What ’s that ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ What do [you]_123-oliver watch [me]_{1184-the jew} for ? Why are [you]_123-oliver awake ? What have [you]_123-oliver seen ? Speak out , [boy]_4595-boy ! Quick — quick ! for [your]_4595-boy life . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ [I]_123-oliver was n’t able to sleep any longer , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , meekly . “ [I]_123-oliver am very sorry if [I]_123-oliver have disturbed [you]_4543-sir , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_[123-oliver] “ [You]_123-oliver were not awake an hour ago ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , scowling fiercely on [the boy]_{423-the boy} . “ No ! No , indeed ! ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Are [you]_123-oliver sure ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} : with a still fiercer look than before : and a threatening attitude . “ Upon [my]_123-oliver word [I]_123-oliver was not , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , earnestly . “ [I]_123-oliver was not , indeed , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_[123-oliver] “ [Tush]_163-tush , tush , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , abruptly resuming [his]_{1184-the jew} old manner , and playing with the knife a little , before [he]_{1184-the jew} laid it down ; as if to induce the belief that [he]_{1184-the jew} had caught it up , in mere sport . “ Of course [I]_{1184-the jew} know that , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} . [I]_{1184-the jew} only tried to frighten [you]_{4649-my dear} . [You]_{4649-my dear} ’re [a brave boy]_{4954-a brave boy} . Ha ! ha ! [you]_{4649-my dear} ’re [a brave boy]_{4954-a brave boy} , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ”_{[1184-the jew]} [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} rubbed [his]_{1184-the jew} hands with a chuckle , but glanced uneasily at the box , notwithstanding . “ Did [you]_123-oliver see any of these pretty things , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , laying [his]_{1184-the jew} hand upon it after a short pause . “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Ah ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning rather pale . “ [They]_4958-they — they’re mine , [Oliver]_123-oliver ; [[my]_{1184-the jew} little property]_{4959-my little property} . All [I]_{1184-the jew} have to live upon , in [my]_{1184-the jew} old age . [The folks]_{4960-the folks} call [me]_{1184-the jew} [a miser]_{4961-a miser} , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} . Only [a miser]_{4961-a miser} ; that ’s all . ”_{[1184-the jew]} [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} must be [a decided miser]_{1227-a decided miser} to live in such a dirty place , with so many watches ; but , thinking that perhaps [his]_123-oliver fondness for [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} and [the other boys]_{1228-the other boys} , cost [him]_123-oliver a good deal of money , [he]_123-oliver only cast a deferential look at [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , and asked if [he]_123-oliver might get up . “ Certainly , [[my]_{597-the old gentleman} dear]_{4649-my dear} , certainly , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} replied [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ Stay . There ’s a pitcher of water in the corner by the door . Bring it here ; and [I]_123-oliver ’ll give [you]_{4649-my dear} a basin to wash in , [[my]_123-oliver dear]_{4649-my dear} . ”_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver got up ; walked across [the room]_{418-the room} ; and stooped for an instant to raise the pitcher . When [he]_123-oliver turned [his]_123-oliver head , the box was gone . [He]_123-oliver had scarcely washed [himself]_123-oliver , and made everything tidy , by emptying the basin out of the window , agreeably to [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s directions , when [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} returned : accompanied by [a very sprightly young friend , whom [Oliver]_123-oliver had seen smoking on the previous night , and who was now formally introduced to [him]_123-oliver as [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates}]_{1234-a very sprightly young friend , whom oliver had seen smoking on the previous night , and who was now formally introduced to him as charley bates} . [The four]_{1235-the four} sat down , to breakfast , on the coffee , and some hot rolls and ham which [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} had brought [home]_4737-home in the crown of [his]_{1138-the dodger} hat . “ Well , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , glancing slyly at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and addressing [himself]_{1184-the jew} to [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , “ [I]_{1184-the jew} hope [you]_123-oliver ’ve been at work this morning , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dears]_{4966-my dears} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Hard , ”_{[1138-the dodger]} replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “ As nails , ”_{[164-master bates]} added [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “ [Good boys]_{4967-good boys} , [good boys]_{4967-good boys} ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ What have [you]_{1138-the dodger} got , [Dodger]_{162-the dodger} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ A couple of pocket - books , ”_{[762-that young gentleman]} replied [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} . “ [Lined]_165-lined ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} inquired [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with eagerness . “ Pretty well , ”_{[1138-the dodger]} replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , producing two pocket - books ; one green , and the other red . “ Not so heavy as they might be , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , after looking at the insides carefully ; “ but very neat and nicely made . [Ingenious workman]_{4969-ingenious workman} , ai n’t [he]_123-oliver , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Very indeed , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . At which [Mr. Charles Bates]_{164-master bates} laughed uproariously ; very much to the amazement of [Oliver]_123-oliver , who saw nothing to laugh at , in anything that had passed . “ And what have [you]_123-oliver got , [[my]_161-fagin dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_[161-fagin] said [Fagin]_161-fagin to [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “ Wipes , ”_{[164-master bates]} replied [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} ; at the same time producing four pocket - handkerchiefs . “ Well , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , inspecting them closely ; “ they ’re very good ones , very . [You]_123-oliver have n’t marked them well , though , [Charley]_{164-master bates} ; so the marks shall be picked out with a needle , and [we]_4972-we ’ll teach [Oliver]_123-oliver how to do it . Shall [us]_4972-we , [Oliver]_123-oliver , eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ If [you]_4543-sir please , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [You]_123-oliver ’d like to be able to make pocket - handkerchiefs as easy as [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , would n’t [you]_123-oliver , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ Very much , indeed , if [you]_4543-sir ’ll teach [me]_123-oliver , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} saw something so exquisitely ludicrous in this reply , that [he]_{164-master bates} burst into another laugh ; which laugh , meeting the coffee [he]_{164-master bates} was drinking , and carrying it down some wrong channel , very nearly terminated in [his]_{164-master bates} premature suffocation . “ [He]_123-oliver is so jolly green ! ”_{[164-master bates]} said [Charley]_{164-master bates} when [he]_{164-master bates} recovered , as an apology to [the company]_{1248-the company} for [his]_{164-master bates} unpolite behaviour . [The Dodger]_{162-the dodger} said nothing , but [he]_{162-the dodger} smoothed [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s hair over [his]_123-oliver eyes , and said [he]_{162-the dodger} ’d know better , by and by ; upon which [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , observing [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s colour mounting , changed the subject by asking whether there had been much of [a crowd]_{1250-a crowd} at the execution that morning ? This made [him]_{597-the old gentleman} wonder more and more ; for it was plain from the replies of [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} that [they]_{1251-the two boys} had both been [there]_4593-there ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver naturally wondered how [they]_{1251-the two boys} could possibly have found time to be so very industrious . When the breakfast was cleared away ; [the merry old gentleman]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} and [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} played at a very curious and uncommon game , which was performed in this way . [The merry old gentleman]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} , placing a snuff - box in one pocket of [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} trousers , a note - case in the other , and a watch in [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} waistcoat pocket , with a guard - chain round [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} neck , and sticking a mock diamond pin in [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} shirt : buttoned [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} coat tight round [him]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} , and putting [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} spectacle - case and handkerchief in [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} pockets , trotted up and down [the room]_{418-the room} with a stick , in imitation of the manner in which [old gentlemen]_{1257-old gentlemen} walk about [the streets]_{4806-the streets} any hour in the day . Sometimes [he]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} stopped at [the fire - place]_{1259-the fire - place} , and sometimes at the door , making believe that [he]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} was staring with all [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} might into shop - windows . At such times , [he]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} would look constantly round [him]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} , for fear of [thieves]_1260-thieves , and would keep slapping all [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} pockets in turn , to see that [he]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} had n’t lost anything , in such a very funny and natural manner , that [Oliver]_123-oliver laughed till the tears ran down [his]_123-oliver face . All this time , [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} followed [him]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} closely about : getting out of [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} sight , so nimbly , every time [he]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} turned round , that it was impossible to follow [their]_{1251-the two boys} motions . At last , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} trod upon [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} toes , or ran upon [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} boot accidently , while [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} stumbled up against [him]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} behind ; and in that one moment [they]_{1251-the two boys} took from [him]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} , with the most extraordinary rapidity , snuff - box , note - case , watch - guard , chain , shirt - pin , pocket - handkerchief , even the spectacle - case . If [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} felt a hand in any one of [his]_{597-the old gentleman} pockets , [he]_{597-the old gentleman} cried out where it was ; and then the game began all over again . When this game had been played a great many times , [a couple of [young ladies]_{1265-young ladies}]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} called to see [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} ; one of whom was named [Bet]_166-bet , and [the other]_{591-the other} [Nancy]_167-nancy . [They]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} wore a good deal of hair , not very neatly turned up behind , and were rather untidy about the shoes and stockings . [They]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} were not exactly pretty , perhaps ; but [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} had a great deal of colour in [their]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} faces , and looked quite stout and hearty . Being remarkably free and agreeable in [their]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} manners , [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [them]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} [very nice girls]_{1268-very nice girls} indeed , as there is no doubt [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} were . [The visitors]_{1269-the visitors} stopped a long time . Spirits were produced , in consequence of one of [the young ladies]_{1270-the young ladies} complaining of a coldness in [her]_1271-her inside ; and the conversation took a very convivial and improving turn . At length , [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} expressed [his]_{164-master bates} opinion that it was time to pad the hoof . This , it occurred to [Oliver]_123-oliver , must be [French]_168-french for going out ; for directly afterwards , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , and [Charley]_{164-master bates} , and [the two young ladies]_{1273-the two young ladies} , went away together , having been kindly furnished by [the amiable old Jew]_{1274-the amiable old jew} with money to spend . “ There , [[my]_161-fagin dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_[161-fagin] said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “ That ’s a pleasant life , is n’t it ? [They]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} have gone out for the day . ”_[161-fagin] “ Have [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} done work , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Yes , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “ that is , unless [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} should unexpectedly come across any , when [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} are out ; and [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} wo n’t neglect it , if [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} do , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , depend upon it . Make ’em [[your]_{4649-my dear} models]_{4979-your models} , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} . Make ’em [[your]_{4649-my dear} models]_{4979-your models} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} tapping the fire - shovel on the hearth to add force to [his]_{1184-the jew} words ; “ do everything [they]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} bid [you]_{4649-my dear} , and take [their]_{1264-a couple of young ladies} advice in all matters — especially [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} ’s , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} . [He]_{162-the dodger} ’ll be [a great man]_{4983-a great man} [himself]_{162-the dodger} , and will make [you]_{4649-my dear} one too , if [you]_{4649-my dear} take pattern by him.—Is [my]_{1184-the jew} handkerchief hanging out of [my]_{1184-the jew} pocket , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , stopping short . “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ See if [you]_4543-sir can take it out , without [my]_123-oliver feeling it ; as [you]_4543-sir saw [them]_{1138-the dodger} do , when [we]_4986-we were at play this morning . ”_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver held up the bottom of the pocket with one hand , as [he]_123-oliver had seen [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} hold it , and drew the handkerchief lightly out of it with the other . “ Is it gone ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ Here it is , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , showing it in [his]_123-oliver hand . “ [You]_123-oliver ’re [a clever boy]_{4988-a clever boy} , [[my]_{1279-the playful old gentleman} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1279-the playful old gentleman]} said [the playful old gentleman]_{1279-the playful old gentleman} , patting [Oliver]_123-oliver on the head approvingly . “ [I]_{1279-the playful old gentleman} never saw [a sharper lad]_{4990-a sharper lad} . Here ’s a shilling for [you]_123-oliver . If [you]_123-oliver go on , in this way , [you]_123-oliver ’ll be [the greatest man of the time]_{4991-the greatest man of the time} . And now come here , and [I]_{1279-the playful old gentleman} ’ll show [you]_123-oliver how to take the marks out of the handkerchiefs . ”_{[1279-the playful old gentleman]} [Oliver]_123-oliver wondered what picking [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ’s pocket in play , had to do with [his]_123-oliver chances of being [a great man]_{4983-a great man} . But , thinking that [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , being so much [[his]_123-oliver senior]_{1283-his senior} , must know best , [he]_123-oliver followed [him]_{1184-the jew} quietly to the table , and was soon deeply involved in [his]_123-oliver new study . [CHAPTER X. OLIVER]_123-oliver BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH [THE CHARACTERS]_{170-the characters} OF [[HIS]_123-oliver NEW ASSOCIATES]_{1284-his new associates} ; AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE . BEING [A SHORT , BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER]_{1285-a short , but very important chapter} , IN THIS HISTORY For many days , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained in [[the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s room]_{1287-the jew ’s room} , picking the marks out of the pocket - handkerchief , ( of which a great number were brought [home]_4737-home , ) and sometimes taking part in the game already described : which [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} played , regularly , every morning . At length , [he]_123-oliver began to languish for fresh air , and took many occasions of earnestly entreating [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} to allow [him]_123-oliver to go out to work with [[his]_123-oliver two companions]_{1292-his two companions} . [Oliver]_123-oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed , by what [he]_123-oliver had seen of the stern morality of [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ’s character . Whenever [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} or [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} came [home]_4737-home at night , empty - handed , [he]_123-oliver would expatiate with great vehemence on the misery of idle and lazy habits ; and would enforce upon [them]_{1292-his two companions} the necessity of an active life , by sending [them]_{1292-his two companions} supperless to bed . On one occasion , indeed , [he]_123-oliver even went so far as to knock [them]_{1292-his two companions} both down [a flight of stairs]_{1296-a flight of stairs} ; but this was carrying out [his]_123-oliver virtuous precepts to an unusual extent . At length , one morning , [Oliver]_123-oliver obtained the permission [he]_123-oliver had so eagerly sought . There had been no handkerchiefs to work upon , for two or three days , and the dinners had been rather meagre . Perhaps these were reasons for [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ’s giving [his]_{597-the old gentleman} assent ; but , whether they were or no , [he]_{597-the old gentleman} told [Oliver]_123-oliver [he]_123-oliver might go , and placed [him]_123-oliver under the joint guardianship of [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , and [[his]_{597-the old gentleman} friend]_{936-his friend} [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . [The three boys]_{407-the three boys} sallied out ; [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} with [his]_{162-the dodger} coat - sleeves tucked up , and [his]_{162-the dodger} hat cocked , as usual ; [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} sauntering along with [his]_{162-the dodger} hands in [his]_{162-the dodger} pockets ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver between [them]_{407-the three boys} , wondering where [they]_{407-the three boys} were going , and what branch of manufacture [he]_123-oliver would be instructed in first . The pace at which [they]_{407-the three boys} went , was such [a very lazy , ill - looking saunter]_{1301-a very lazy , ill - looking saunter} , that [Oliver]_123-oliver soon began to think [[his]_123-oliver companions]_{499-his companions} were going to deceive [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , by not going to work at all . [The Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} had a vicious propensity , too , of pulling the caps from the heads of [small boys]_{1305-small boys} and tossing [them]_{499-his companions} down areas ; while [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} exhibited some very loose notions concerning the rights of property , by pilfering divers apples and onions from the stalls at [the kennel sides]_{1306-the kennel sides} , and thrusting them into pockets which were so surprisingly capacious , that they seemed to undermine [his]_123-oliver whole suit of clothes in every direction . These things looked so bad , that [Oliver]_123-oliver was on the point of declaring [his]_123-oliver intention of seeking [his]_123-oliver way back , in the best way [he]_123-oliver could ; when [his]_123-oliver thoughts were suddenly directed into another channel , by a very mysterious change of behaviour on the part of [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . [They]_{407-the three boys} were just emerging from a narrow court not far from [the open square in [Clerkenwell]_{18-clerkenwell}]_{1308-the open square in clerkenwell} , which is yet called , by some strange perversion of terms , “ The Green ”_{[1138-the dodger]} : when [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} made a sudden stop ; and , laying [his]_{1138-the dodger} finger on [his]_{1138-the dodger} lip , drew [[his]_{1138-the dodger} companions]_{499-his companions} back again , with the greatest caution and circumspection . “ What ’s the matter ? ”_[123-oliver] demanded [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Hush ! ”_{[162-the dodger]} replied [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} . “ Do [you]_123-oliver see that old cove at [the book - stall]_{4992-the book - stall} ? ”_{[162-the dodger]} “ [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} over the way ? ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Yes , [I]_123-oliver see [him]_{597-the old gentleman} . ”_[123-oliver] “ [He]_{597-the old gentleman} ’ll do , ”_{[1138-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “ A prime plant , ”_{[1138-the dodger]} observed [Master Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked from [one]_4689-one to the other , with the greatest surprise ; but [he]_123-oliver was not permitted to make any inquiries ; for [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} walked stealthily across [the road]_{825-the road} , and slunk close behind [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} towards whom [his]_123-oliver attention had been directed . [Oliver]_123-oliver walked a few paces after [them]_{1251-the two boys} ; and , not knowing whether to advance or retire , stood looking on in silent amazement . [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} was [a very respectable - looking personage , with a powdered head and gold spectacles]_{1317-a very respectable - looking personage , with a powdered head and gold spectacles} . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} was dressed in a bottle - green coat with a black velvet collar ; wore white trousers ; and carried a smart bamboo cane under [his]_123-oliver arm . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} had taken up a book from [the stall]_{1318-the stall} , and there [he]_{597-the old gentleman} stood , reading away , as hard as if [he]_{597-the old gentleman} were in [his]_{597-the old gentleman} elbow - chair , in [his]_{597-the old gentleman} own study . It is very possible that [he]_123-oliver fancied [himself]_123-oliver [there]_4593-there , indeed ; for it was plain , from [his]_123-oliver abstraction , that [he]_123-oliver saw not the book - stall , nor [the street]_{4555-the street} , nor [the boys]_{491-the boys} , nor , in short , anything but the book itself : which [he]_123-oliver was reading straight through : turning over the leaf when [he]_123-oliver got to the bottom of a page , beginning at the top line of the next one , and going regularly on , with the greatest interest and eagerness . What was [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s horror and alarm as [he]_123-oliver stood a few paces off , looking on with [his]_123-oliver eyelids as wide open as they would possibly go , to see [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} plunge [his]_{1138-the dodger} hand into [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ’s pocket , and draw from thence a handkerchief ! To see [him]_{1138-the dodger} hand the same to [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} ; and finally to behold [them]_1324-them , both running away round the corner at full speed ! In an instant the whole mystery of the hankerchiefs , and the watches , and the jewels , and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , rushed upon [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s mind . [He]_123-oliver stood , for a moment , with the blood so tingling through all [his]_123-oliver veins from terror , that [he]_123-oliver felt as if [he]_123-oliver were in a burning fire ; then , confused and frightened , [he]_123-oliver took to [his]_123-oliver heels ; and , not knowing what [he]_123-oliver did , made off as fast as [he]_123-oliver could lay [his]_123-oliver feet to the ground . This was all done in a minute ’s space . In the very instant when [Oliver]_123-oliver began to run , [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , putting [his]_{597-the old gentleman} hand to [his]_{597-the old gentleman} pocket , and missing [his]_{597-the old gentleman} handkerchief , turned sharp round . Seeing [the boy]_{423-the boy} scudding away at such a rapid pace , [he]_{423-the boy} very naturally concluded [him]_{423-the boy} to be [the depredator]_{1329-the depredator} ; and shouting “ Stop thief ! ”_{[423-the boy]} with all [his]_{423-the boy} might , made off after [him]_123-oliver , book in hand . But [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} was not [the only person who raised the hue - and - cry]_{1331-the only person who raised the hue - and - cry} . [The Dodger]_{162-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , unwilling to attract public attention by running down [the open street]_{1003-the open street} , had merely retired into the very first doorway round the corner . [They]_1333-they no sooner heard the cry , and saw [Oliver]_123-oliver running , than , guessing exactly how the matter stood , [they]_1333-they issued forth with great promptitude ; and , shouting “ [Stop thief]_{4994-stop thief} ! ”_[1333-they] too , joined in the pursuit like [good citizens]_{1334-good citizens} . Although [Oliver]_123-oliver had been brought up by [philosophers]_{1335-philosophers} , [he]_123-oliver was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self - preservation is the first law of nature . If [he]_123-oliver had been , perhaps [he]_123-oliver would have been prepared for this . Not being prepared , however , it alarmed [him]_123-oliver the more ; so away [he]_123-oliver went like the wind , with [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} and [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} roaring and shouting behind [him]_123-oliver . “ [Stop thief]_{4994-stop thief} ! [Stop thief]_{4994-stop thief} ! ”_[123-oliver] There is a magic in the sound . [The tradesman]_{1338-the tradesman} leaves [his]_{1338-the tradesman} counter , and [the car - man]_{1339-the car - man} [his]_{1338-the tradesman} waggon ; [the butcher]_{1340-the butcher} throws down [his]_{1338-the tradesman} tray ; [the baker]_{1341-the baker} [his]_{1338-the tradesman} basket ; [the milkman]_{1342-the milkman} [his]_{1338-the tradesman} pail ; [the errand - boy]_{1343-the errand - boy} [his]_{1338-the tradesman} parcels ; [the school - boy]_{1344-the school - boy} [his]_{1338-the tradesman} marbles ; [the paviour]_{1345-the paviour} [his]_{1338-the tradesman} pickaxe ; [the child]_{306-the child} [his]_{1338-the tradesman} battledore . Away [they]_1347-they run , pell - mell , helter - skelter , slap - dash : tearing , yelling , screaming , knocking down [the passengers]_{1348-the passengers} as [they]_1347-they turn the corners , rousing up the dogs , and astonishing the fowls : and [streets]_1349-streets , [squares]_1350-squares , and [courts]_1351-courts , re - echo with the sound . “ Stop thief ! [Stop thief]_{4994-stop thief} ! ”_{[1352-a hundred voices]} The cry is taken up by [a hundred voices]_{1352-a hundred voices} , and [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} accumulate at every turning . Away [they]_1347-they fly , splashing through the mud , and rattling along the pavements : up go the windows , out run [the people]_{397-the people} , onward bear the mob , [a whole audience desert Punch]_{1355-a whole audience desert punch} in the very thickest of the plot , and , joining [the rushing throng]_{1356-the rushing throng} , swell the shout , and lend fresh vigour to the cry , “ [Stop thief]_{4994-stop thief} ! [Stop thief]_{4994-stop thief} ! ”_{[1355-a whole audience desert punch]} “ Stop thief ! Stop [thief]_5000-thief ! ”_{[1355-a whole audience desert punch]} There is a passion _ for hunting something _ deeply implanted in the human breast . [One wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} ; terror in [his]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} looks ; agony in [his]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} eyes ; large drops of perspiration streaming down [his]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} face ; strains every nerve to make head upon [[his]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} pursuers]_{1358-his pursuers} ; and as [they]_1347-they follow on [his]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} track , and gain upon [him]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} every instant , [they]_1347-they hail [his]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} decreasing strength with joy . “ Stop thief ! ”_[1347-they] Ay , stop [him]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} for [God]_171-god ’s sake , were it only in mercy ! Stopped at last ! A clever blow . [He]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} is down upon [the pavement]_{1359-the pavement} ; and [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} eagerly gather round [him]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} : [each new comer]_{1361-each new comer} , jostling and struggling with [the others]_{1362-the others} to catch a glimpse . “ Stand aside ! ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ Give [him]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} a little air ! ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ Nonsense ! [he]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} do n’t deserve it . ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ Where ’s [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} ? ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ Here [he]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} is , coming down [the street]_{4555-the street} . ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ Make room there for [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} ! ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ Is this [the boy]_{423-the boy} , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ Yes . ”_{[1353-the crowd]} [Oliver]_123-oliver lay , covered with mud and dust , and bleeding from the mouth , looking wildly round upon the heap of faces that surrounded [him]_123-oliver , when [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} was officiously dragged and pushed into the circle by [the foremost of [the pursuers]_{1365-the pursuers}]_{1364-the foremost of the pursuers} . “ Yes , ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , “ [I]_{4594-the gentleman} am afraid it is [the boy]_{423-the boy} . ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} “ Afraid ! ”_{[1353-the crowd]} murmured [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} . “ That ’s [a good ’ un]_{5007-a good ’ un} ! ”_{[1353-the crowd]} “ [Poor fellow]_{4845-poor fellow} ! ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , “ [he]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} has hurt [himself]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} . ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} “ _ [I]_{1369-a great lubberly fellow} _ did that , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[1369-a great lubberly fellow]} said [a great lubberly fellow]_{1369-a great lubberly fellow} , stepping forward ; “ and preciously [I]_{1369-a great lubberly fellow} cut [my]_{1369-a great lubberly fellow} knuckle agin ’ [his]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} mouth . _ [I]_{1369-a great lubberly fellow} _ stopped [him]_{1357-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[1369-a great lubberly fellow]} [The fellow]_{1370-the fellow} touched [his]_{1370-the fellow} hat with a grin , expecting something for [his]_{1370-the fellow} pains ; but , [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , eyeing [him]_{1370-the fellow} with an expression of dislike , look anxiously round , as if [he]_{597-the old gentleman} contemplated running away [himself]_{597-the old gentleman} : which it is very possible [he]_{597-the old gentleman} might have attempted to do , and thus have afforded another chase , had not [a police officer]_{1372-a police officer} ( who is generally [the last person to arrive in such cases]_{1373-the last person to arrive in such cases} ) at that moment made [his]_{1372-a police officer} way through [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} , and seized [Oliver]_123-oliver by the collar . “ Come , get up , ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} , roughly . “ It was n’t [me]_123-oliver indeed , [sir]_4543-sir . Indeed , indeed , it was [two other boys]_{5012-two other boys} , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , clasping [his]_123-oliver hands passionately , and looking round . “ [They]_{5012-two other boys} are here somewhere . ”_[123-oliver] “ Oh no , [they]_{5012-two other boys} ai n’t , ”_{[1376-the officer]} said [the officer]_{1376-the officer} . [He]_{1376-the officer} meant this to be ironical , but it was true besides ; for [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} and [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} had filed off down [the first convenient court [they]_1378-they came to]_{1377-the first convenient court they came to} . “ Come , get up ! ”_{[164-master bates]} “ Do n’t hurt [him]_123-oliver , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , compassionately . “ Oh no , [I]_{1376-the officer} wo n’t hurt [him]_123-oliver , ”_{[1376-the officer]} replied [the officer]_{1376-the officer} , tearing [his]_{1376-the officer} jacket half off [his]_{1376-the officer} back , in proof thereof . “ Come , [I]_123-oliver know [you]_123-oliver ; it wo n’t do . Will [you]_123-oliver stand upon [your]_123-oliver legs , [[you]_123-oliver young devil]_{5013-you young devil} ? ”_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver , who could hardly stand , made a shift to raise [himself]_123-oliver on [his]_123-oliver feet , and was at once lugged along [the streets]_{4806-the streets} by the jacket - collar , at a rapid pace . [The gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} walked on with [them]_1378-they by [the officer]_{1376-the officer} ’s side ; and as many of [the crowd as could achieve the feat]_{1384-the crowd as could achieve the feat} , got a little ahead , and stared back at [Oliver]_123-oliver from time to time . [The boys]_{491-the boys} shouted in triumph ; and on [they]_1378-they went . CHAPTER XI . TREATS OF [MR . FANG]_{1386-mr . fang} [THE POLICE MAGISTRATE]_{1387-the police magistrate} ; AND FURNISHES [A SLIGHT SPECIMEN OF [HIS]_{1386-mr . fang} MODE OF ADMINISTERING JUSTICE]_{1388-a slight specimen of his mode of administering justice} The offence had been committed within [the district]_{1061-the district} , and indeed in [the immediate neighborhood of]_{1390-the immediate neighborhood of} , [a very notorious [metropolitan police office]_{1392-metropolitan police office}]_{1391-a very notorious metropolitan police office} . [The crowd]_{1353-the crowd} had only the satisfaction of accompanying [Oliver]_123-oliver through [two or three streets]_{1394-two or three streets} , and down [a place called [Mutton Hill]_{19-mutton hill}]_{1395-a place called mutton hill} , when [he]_123-oliver was led beneath a low archway , and up [a dirty court]_{1396-a dirty court} , into [this dispensary of summary justice]_{1397-this dispensary of summary justice} , by the back way . It was [a small paved yard into which [they]_1378-they turned]_{1398-a small paved yard into which they turned} ; and [here]_4553-here [they]_1378-they encountered [a stout man]_{1400-a stout man} with a bunch of whiskers on [his]_{1400-a stout man} face , and a bunch of keys in [his]_{1400-a stout man} hand . “ What ’s the matter now ? ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} carelessly . “ [A young fogle - hunter]_{5014-a young fogle - hunter} , ”_{[843-the man]} replied [the man who had [Oliver]_123-oliver in charge]_{1402-the man who had oliver in charge} . “ Are [you]_123-oliver [the party that ’s been robbed]_{5015-the party that ’s been robbed} , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_{[1403-the man with the keys]} inquired [the man with the keys]_{1403-the man with the keys} . “ Yes , [I]_{597-the old gentleman} am , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} replied [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ; “ but [I]_{597-the old gentleman} am not sure that [this boy]_{4736-this boy} actually took the handkerchief . [I]_{597-the old gentleman} — [I]_{597-the old gentleman} would rather not press the case . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ Must go before [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} now , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[843-the man]} replied [the man]_{843-the man} . “ [His]_{4736-this boy} worship will be disengaged in half a minute . Now , [young gallows]_{5020-young gallows} ! ”_{[843-the man]} This was an invitation for [Oliver]_123-oliver to enter through a door which [he]_123-oliver unlocked as [he]_123-oliver spoke , and which led into [a stone cell]_{715-a stone cell} . Here [he]_123-oliver was searched ; and nothing being found upon [him]_123-oliver , locked up . [This cell]_{1407-this cell} was in shape and size something like [an area cellar]_{1408-an area cellar} , only not so light . [It]_{1407-this cell} was most intolerably dirty ; for [it]_{1407-this cell} was Monday morning ; and [it]_{1407-this cell} had been tenanted by [six drunken people , who had been locked up , elsewhere , since Saturday night]_{1409-six drunken people , who had been locked up , elsewhere , since saturday night} . But this is little . In [[our]_1410-our station - houses]_{1411-our station - houses} , [men]_412-men and [women]_1161-women are every night confined on the most trivial charges — the word is worth noting — in [dungeons]_{1414-dungeons} , compared with which , [those in [Newgate]_20-newgate]_{1415-those in newgate} , occupied by [the most atrocious felons]_{1416-the most atrocious felons} , tried , found guilty , and under sentence of death , are palaces . Let any one who doubts this , compare the two . [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} looked almost as rueful as [Oliver]_123-oliver when the key grated in the lock . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} turned with a sigh to the book , which had been the innocent cause of all this disturbance . “ There is something in [that boy]_{4614-that boy} ’s face , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} to [himself]_{597-the old gentleman} as [he]_{597-the old gentleman} walked slowly away , tapping [his]_{597-the old gentleman} chin with the cover of the book , in a thoughtful manner ; “ something that touches and interests [me]_{597-the old gentleman} . _ Can _ [he]_{4614-that boy} be innocent ? [He]_{4614-that boy} looked like — Bye the bye , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} exclaimed [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , halting very abruptly , and staring up into the sky , “ Bless [my]_{597-the old gentleman} soul!—where have [I]_{597-the old gentleman} seen something like that look before ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} After musing for some minutes , [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} walked , with the same meditative face , into a back anteroom opening from [the yard]_{4820-the yard} ; and there , retiring into a corner , called up before [his]_{597-the old gentleman} mind ’s eye a vast amphitheatre of faces over which a dusky curtain had hung for many years . “ No , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , shaking [his]_{597-the old gentleman} head ; “ it must be imagination . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} [He]_{597-the old gentleman} wandered over [them]_1423-them again . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} had called them into view , and it was not easy to replace the shroud that had so long concealed them . There were the faces of [friends]_1424-friends , and [foes]_1425-foes , and of many that had been [almost strangers peering intrusively from the crowd]_{1426-almost strangers peering intrusively from the crowd} ; there were the faces of [young and blooming girls]_{1427-young and blooming girls} that were now [old women]_{1428-old women} ; there were faces that [the grave]_{887-the grave} had changed and closed upon , but which the mind , superior to its power , still dressed in [their]_1423-them old freshness and beauty , calling back the lustre of the eyes , the brightness of the smile , the beaming of the soul through its mask of clay , and whispering of beauty beyond [the tomb]_{1430-the tomb} , changed but to be heightened , and taken from [earth]_1204-earth only to be set up as a light , to shed a soft and gentle glow upon the path to [Heaven]_1432-heaven . But [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} could recall no one countenance of which [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s features bore a trace . So , [he]_{597-the old gentleman} heaved a sigh over the recollections [he]_{597-the old gentleman} awakened ; and being , happily for [himself]_{597-the old gentleman} , [an absent old gentleman]_{1434-an absent old gentleman} , buried them again in the pages of the musty book . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} was roused by a touch on the shoulder , and a request from [the man with the keys to follow [him]_{597-the old gentleman} into [the office]_{582-the office}]_{1435-the man with the keys to follow him into the office} . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} closed [his]_{597-the old gentleman} book hastily ; and was at once ushered into the imposing presence of [the renowned Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . [The office]_{582-the office} was a front parlour , with a panelled wall . [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} sat behind a bar , at the upper end ; and on one side of the door was a sort of wooden pen in which poor little [Oliver]_123-oliver was already deposited ; trembling very much at the awfulness of the scene . [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} was [a lean , long - backed , stiff - necked , middle - sized man]_{1438-a lean , long - backed , stiff - necked , middle - sized man} , with no great quantity of hair , and what [he]_{172-mr. fang} had , growing on the back and sides of [his]_{172-mr. fang} head . [His]_{172-mr. fang} face was stern , and much flushed . If [he]_{172-mr. fang} were really not in the habit of drinking rather more than was exactly good for [him]_{172-mr. fang} , [he]_{172-mr. fang} might have brought action against [his]_{172-mr. fang} countenance for libel , and have recovered heavy damages . [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} bowed respectfully ; and advancing to [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} ’s desk , said , suiting the action to the word , “ That is [my]_{597-the old gentleman} name and address , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} [He]_{597-the old gentleman} then withdrew a pace or two ; and , with another polite and gentlemanly inclination of the head , waited to be questioned . Now , it so happened that [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} was at that moment perusing a leading article in a newspaper of the morning , adverting to some recent decision of [his]_{172-mr. fang} , and commending [him]_{172-mr. fang} , for the three hundred and fiftieth time , to the special and particular notice of [the Secretary of State for [the Home Department]_{1442-the home department}]_{1441-the secretary of state for the home department} . [He]_{172-mr. fang} was out of temper ; and [he]_{172-mr. fang} looked up with an angry scowl . “ Who are [you]_{597-the old gentleman} ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} pointed , with some surprise , to [his]_{597-the old gentleman} card . “ [Officer]_5023-officer ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , tossing the card contemptuously away with the newspaper . “ Who is [this fellow]_{5024-this fellow} ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ [My]_{597-the old gentleman} name , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , speaking _ like _ [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} , “ [my]_{597-the old gentleman} name , [sir]_4543-sir , is [Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . Permit [me]_{597-the old gentleman} to inquire the name of [the magistrate who offers a gratuitous and unprovoked insult to [a respectable person , under the protection of the bench]_{5028-a respectable person , under the protection of the bench}]_{5027-the magistrate who offers a gratuitous and unprovoked insult to a respectable person , under the protection of the bench} . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} Saying this , [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} looked around [the office]_{582-the office} as if in search of some person who would afford [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} the required information . “ [Officer]_5023-officer ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , throwing the paper on one side , “ what ’s [this fellow]_{5024-this fellow} charged with ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ [He]_{5024-this fellow} ’s not charged at all , [your]_{172-mr. fang} worship , ”_{[1376-the officer]} replied [the officer]_{1376-the officer} . “ [He]_{5024-this fellow} appears against [this boy]_{4736-this boy} , [your]_{172-mr. fang} worship . ”_{[172-mr. fang]} [[His]_{172-mr. fang} worship]_{1448-his worship} knew this perfectly well ; but it was a good annoyance , and a safe one . “ Appears against [the boy]_{423-the boy} , does [he]_{5024-this fellow} ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , surveying [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} contemptuously from head to foot . “ Swear [him]_{5024-this fellow} ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ Before [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} am sworn , [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} must beg to say one word , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ and that is , that [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} really never , without actual experience , could have believed — ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Hold [your]_{173-mr. brownlow} tongue , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , peremptorily . “ [I]_{597-the old gentleman} will not , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} replied [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ Hold [your]_{173-mr. brownlow} tongue this instant , or [I]_{172-mr. fang} ’ll have [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} turned out of [the office]_{582-the office} ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ [You]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’re [an insolent impertinent fellow]_{5036-an insolent impertinent fellow} . How dare [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} bully [a magistrate]_{5037-a magistrate} ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ What ! ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} exclaimed [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , reddening . “ Swear [this person]_{5038-this person} ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} to [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} . “ [I]_{172-mr. fang} ’ll not hear another word . Swear [him]_{5038-this person} . ”_{[172-mr. fang]} [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s indignation was greatly roused ; but reflecting perhaps , that [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} might only injure [the boy]_{423-the boy} by giving vent to it , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} suppressed [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} feelings and submitted to be sworn at once . “ Now , ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , “ what ’s the charge against [this boy]_{4736-this boy} ? What have [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} got to say , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} was standing at a bookstall — ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} began . “ Hold [your]_{173-mr. brownlow} tongue , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ [Policeman]_{5042-policeman} ! Where ’s [the policeman]_{5043-the policeman} ? Here , swear [this policeman]_{5044-this policeman} . Now , [policeman]_{5042-policeman} , what is this ? ”_{[5043-the policeman]} [The policeman]_{5043-the policeman} , with becoming humility , related how [he]_{5043-the policeman} had taken the charge ; how [he]_{5043-the policeman} had searched [Oliver]_123-oliver , and found nothing on [[his]_{5043-the policeman} person]_{1454-his person} ; and how that was all [he]_{5043-the policeman} knew about it . “ Are there any [witnesses]_{5046-witnesses} ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} inquired [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ None , [[your]_{172-mr. fang} worship]_{4659-your worship} , ”_{[5043-the policeman]} replied [the policeman]_{5043-the policeman} . [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} sat silent for some minutes , and then , turning round to [the prosecutor]_{1456-the prosecutor} , said in a towering passion . “ Do [you]_{1456-the prosecutor} mean to state what [your]_{1456-the prosecutor} complaint against [this boy]_{4736-this boy} is , [man]_5049-man , or do [you]_{1456-the prosecutor} not ? [You]_{1456-the prosecutor} have been sworn . Now , if [you]_{1456-the prosecutor} stand there , refusing to give evidence , [I]_{172-mr. fang} ’ll punish [you]_{1456-the prosecutor} for disrespect to the bench ; [I]_{172-mr. fang} will , by — ”_{[172-mr. fang]} By what , or by whom , [nobody]_316-nobody knows , for [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} and [jailor]_1459-jailor coughed very loud , just at the right moment ; and [the former]_{1460-the former} dropped a heavy book upon the floor , thus preventing the word from being heard — accidently , of course . With many interruptions , and repeated insults , [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} contrived to state [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} case ; observing that , in the surprise of the moment , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} had run after [the boy]_{423-the boy} because [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} had seen [him]_{423-the boy} running away ; and expressing [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} hope that , if [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} should believe [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} , although not actually [the thief]_{1463-the thief} , to be connected with [the thieves]_{1464-the thieves} , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} would deal as leniently with [him]_{423-the boy} as justice would allow . “ [He]_{423-the boy} has been hurt already , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} in conclusion . “ And [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} fear , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} added , with great energy , looking towards the bar , “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} really fear that [he]_{423-the boy} is ill . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Oh ! yes , [I]_{172-mr. fang} dare say ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , with a sneer . “ Come , none of [your]_{172-mr. fang} tricks here , [[you]_{172-mr. fang} young vagabond]_{5050-you young vagabond} ; [they]_{1464-the thieves} wo n’t do . What ’s [your]_{172-mr. fang} name ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} [Oliver]_123-oliver tried to reply but [his]_123-oliver tongue failed [him]_123-oliver . [He]_123-oliver was deadly pale ; and [the whole place]_{1466-the whole place} seemed turning round and round . “ What ’s [your]_{172-mr. fang} name , [[you]_{172-mr. fang} hardened scoundrel]_{5051-you hardened scoundrel} ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} demanded [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ [Officer]_5023-officer , what ’s [his]_123-oliver name ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} This was addressed to [a bluff old fellow]_{1467-a bluff old fellow} , in a striped waistcoat , who was standing by [the bar]_{1468-the bar} . [He]_{1467-a bluff old fellow} bent over [Oliver]_123-oliver , and repeated the inquiry ; but finding [him]_123-oliver really incapable of understanding the question ; and knowing that [his]_123-oliver not replying would only infuriate [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} the more , and add to the severity of [his]_123-oliver sentence ; [he]_{1467-a bluff old fellow} hazarded a guess . “ [He]_123-oliver says [his]_123-oliver name ’s [Tom White]_{174-tom white} , [[your]_{172-mr. fang} worship]_{4659-your worship} , ”_{[1470-the kind - hearted thief - taker]} said [the kind - hearted thief - taker]_{1470-the kind - hearted thief - taker} . “ Oh , [he]_123-oliver wo n’t speak out , wo n’t [he]_123-oliver ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ Very well , very well . Where does [he]_123-oliver live ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ Where [he]_123-oliver can , [[your]_{172-mr. fang} worship]_{4659-your worship} , ”_{[1376-the officer]} replied [the officer]_{1376-the officer} ; again pretending to receive [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s answer . “ Has [he]_123-oliver [any parents]_{5055-any parents} ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} inquired [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ [He]_123-oliver says [they]_{5055-any parents} died in [his]_123-oliver infancy , [[your]_{172-mr. fang} worship]_{4659-your worship} , ”_{[1376-the officer]} replied [the officer]_{1376-the officer} : hazarding the usual reply . At this point of the inquiry , [Oliver]_123-oliver raised [his]_123-oliver head ; and , looking round with imploring eyes , murmured a feeble prayer for a draught of water . “ Stuff and nonsense ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} : “ do n’t try to make a fool of [me]_{172-mr. fang} . ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ [I]_{1376-the officer} think [he]_123-oliver really is ill , [[your]_{172-mr. fang} worship]_{4659-your worship} , ”_{[1376-the officer]} remonstrated [the officer]_{1376-the officer} . “ [I]_{172-mr. fang} know better , ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ Take care of [him]_123-oliver , [officer]_5023-officer , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , raising [his]_{597-the old gentleman} hands instinctively ; “ [he]_123-oliver ’ll fall down . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ Stand away , [officer]_5023-officer , ”_{[172-mr. fang]} cried [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} ; “ let [him]_123-oliver , if [he]_123-oliver likes . ”_{[172-mr. fang]} [Oliver]_123-oliver availed [himself]_123-oliver of the kind permission , and fell to the floor in a fainting fit . [The men in [the office]_{582-the office}]_{1475-the men in the office} looked at [each other]_{512-each other} , but [no one]_{1478-no one} dared to stir . “ [I]_{172-mr. fang} knew [he]_123-oliver was shamming , ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , as if this were incontestable proof of the fact . “ Let [him]_123-oliver lie there ; [he]_123-oliver ’ll soon be tired of that . ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ How do [you]_{172-mr. fang} propose to deal with the case , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_{[884-the clerk]} inquired [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} in a low voice . “ Summarily , ”_{[172-mr. fang]} replied [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ [He]_123-oliver stands committed for three months — hard labour of course . Clear [the office]_{582-the office} . ”_{[172-mr. fang]} The door was opened for this purpose , and [a couple of [men]_412-men]_{1480-a couple of men} were preparing to carry [the insensible boy]_{1482-the insensible boy} to [[his]_{1482-the insensible boy} cell]_{1483-his cell} ; when [an elderly man of decent but poor appearance , clad in an old suit of black]_{1484-an elderly man of decent but poor appearance , clad in an old suit of black} , rushed hastily into [the office]_{582-the office} , and advanced towards the bench . “ Stop , stop ! do n’t take [him]_123-oliver away ! For Heaven ’s sake stop a moment ! ”_{[1486-the new comer]} cried [the new comer]_{1486-the new comer} , breathless with haste . Although [the presiding Genii in [such an office as this]_{1488-such an office as this} , exercise a summary and arbitrary power over the liberties , the good name , the character , almost the lives , of [[Her]_1489-her Majesty ’s subjects]_{1490-her majesty ’s subjects}]_{1487-the presiding genii in such an office as this , exercise a summary and arbitrary power over the liberties , the good name , the character , almost the lives , of her majesty ’s subjects} , especially of [the poorer class]_{1491-the poorer class} ; and although , within such walls , enough fantastic tricks are daily played to make [the angels]_{1492-the angels} blind with weeping ; they are closed to the public , save through the medium of the daily press . [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} was consequently not a little indignant to see [an unbidden guest]_{1493-an unbidden guest} enter in such irreverent disorder . “ What is this ? Who is this ? Turn [this man]_{5062-this man} out . Clear [the office]_{582-the office} ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} cried [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ [I]_{843-the man} _ will _ speak , ”_{[843-the man]} cried [the man]_{843-the man} ; “ [I]_{843-the man} will not be turned out . [I]_{843-the man} saw it all . [I]_{843-the man} keep the book - stall . [I]_{843-the man} demand to be sworn . [I]_{843-the man} will not be put down . [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , [you]_{172-mr. fang} must hear [me]_{843-the man} . [You]_{172-mr. fang} must not refuse , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[843-the man]} [The man]_{843-the man} was right . [His]_{843-the man} manner was determined ; and the matter was growing rather too serious to be hushed up . “ Swear [the man]_{843-the man} , ”_{[172-mr. fang]} growled [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , with a very ill grace . “ Now , [man]_5049-man , what have [you]_5049-man got to say ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ This , ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} : “ [I]_{843-the man} saw [three boys]_{5067-three boys} : [two others]_{5068-two others} and [the prisoner]_{5069-the prisoner} [here]_4553-here : loitering on the opposite side of the way , when [this gentleman]_{5071-this gentleman} was reading . The robbery was committed by [another boy]_{5072-another boy} . [I]_{843-the man} saw it done ; and [I]_{843-the man} saw that [this boy]_{4736-this boy} was perfectly amazed and stupified by it . ”_{[843-the man]} Having by this time recovered a little breath , [the worthy book - stall keeper]_{1497-the worthy book - stall keeper} proceeded to relate , in a more coherent manner the exact circumstances of the robbery . “ Why did n’t [you]_{843-the man} come [here]_4553-here before ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , after a pause . “ [I]_{843-the man} had n’t a soul to mind [the shop]_{707-the shop} , ”_{[843-the man]} replied [the man]_{843-the man} . “ Everybody who could have helped [me]_{843-the man} , had joined in the pursuit . [I]_{843-the man} could get [nobody]_316-nobody till five minutes ago ; and [I]_{843-the man} ’ve run [here]_4553-here all the way . ”_{[843-the man]} “ [The prosecutor]_{1456-the prosecutor} was reading , was [he]_{1456-the prosecutor} ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} inquired [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , after another pause . “ Yes , ”_{[843-the man]} replied [the man]_{843-the man} . “ The very book [he]_{1456-the prosecutor} has in [his]_{1456-the prosecutor} hand . ”_{[843-the man]} “ Oh , that book , eh ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} . “ Is it paid for ? ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ No , it is not , ”_{[843-the man]} replied [the man]_{843-the man} , with a smile . “ Dear [me]_{1501-the absent old gentleman} , [I]_{1501-the absent old gentleman} forgot all about it ! ”_{[1501-the absent old gentleman]} exclaimed [the absent old gentleman]_{1501-the absent old gentleman} , innocently . “ [A nice person]_{5079-a nice person} to prefer a charge against [a poor boy]_{5080-a poor boy} ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} said [Fang]_{172-mr. fang} , with a comical effort to look humane . “ [I]_{172-mr. fang} consider , [sir]_4543-sir , that [you]_4543-sir have obtained possession of that book , under very suspicious and disreputable circumstances ; and [you]_4543-sir may think [yourself]_4543-sir very fortunate that [the owner of [the property]_{5083-the property}]_{5082-the owner of the property} declines to prosecute . Let this be a lesson to [you]_4543-sir , [[my]_{172-mr. fang} man]_{4621-my man} , or the law will overtake [you]_4543-sir yet . [The boy]_{423-the boy} is discharged . Clear [the office]_{582-the office} ! ”_{[172-mr. fang]} “ D — n [me]_{597-the old gentleman} ! ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} cried [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , bursting out with the rage [he]_{597-the old gentleman} had kept down so long , “ d — n [me]_{597-the old gentleman} ! [I]_{597-the old gentleman} ’ll — ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ Clear [the office]_{582-the office} ! ”_{[575-the magistrate]} said [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} . “ [Officers]_{5088-officers} , do [you]_{5088-officers} hear ? Clear [the office]_{582-the office} ! ”_{[575-the magistrate]} The mandate was obeyed ; and [the indignant Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} was conveyed out , with the book in one hand , and the bamboo cane in the other : in a perfect phrenzy of rage and defiance . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} reached [the yard]_{4820-the yard} ; and [his]_{597-the old gentleman} passion vanished in a moment . [Little Oliver Twist]_123-oliver lay on [his]_123-oliver back on the pavement , with [his]_123-oliver shirt unbuttoned , and [his]_123-oliver temples bathed with water ; [his]_123-oliver face a deadly white ; and a cold tremble convulsing [his]_123-oliver whole frame . “ [Poor boy]_{5090-poor boy} , [poor boy]_{5090-poor boy} ! ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , bending over [him]_123-oliver . “ Call [a coach]_{5092-a coach} , [somebody]_{5093-somebody} , pray . Directly ! ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [A coach]_{5092-a coach} was obtained , and [Oliver]_123-oliver having been carefully laid on the seat , [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} got in and sat [himself]_{597-the old gentleman} on the other . “ May [I]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} accompany [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[1507-the book - stall keeper]} said [the book - stall keeper]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} , looking in . “ Bless [me]_{173-mr. brownlow} , yes , [[my]_{173-mr. brownlow} dear sir]_{5094-my dear sir} , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} quickly . “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} forgot [you]_{5094-my dear sir} . [Dear]_4730-dear , [dear]_4730-dear ! [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} have this unhappy book still ! Jump in . [Poor fellow]_{4845-poor fellow} ! There ’s no time to lose . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [The book - stall keeper]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} got into [the coach]_{1056-the coach} ; and away [they]_1510-they drove . CHAPTER XII . IN WHICH [OLIVER]_123-oliver IS TAKEN BETTER CARE OF THAN [HE]_123-oliver EVER WAS BEFORE . AND IN WHICH [THE NARRATIVE]_{175-the narrative} REVERTS TO [THE MERRY OLD GENTLEMAN]_{176-the merry old gentleman} AND [[HIS]_{176-the merry old gentleman} YOUTHFUL FRIENDS]_{1511-his youthful friends} . [The coach]_{1056-the coach} rattled away , over nearly the same ground as that which [Oliver]_123-oliver had traversed when [he]_123-oliver first entered [London]_6-london in company with [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} ; and , turning a different way when it reached [the Angel]_{9-the angel} at [Islington]_8-islington , stopped at length before [a neat house]_{1514-a neat house} , in [a quiet shady street]_{1515-a quiet shady street} near [Pentonville]_{21-pentonville} . Here , a bed was prepared , without loss of time , in which [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} saw [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} young charge]_{1516-his young charge} carefully and comfortably deposited ; and [here]_4553-here , [he]_123-oliver was tended with a kindness and solicitude that knew no bounds . But , for many days , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained insensible to all the goodness of [[his]_123-oliver new friends]_{1518-his new friends} . The sun rose and sank , and rose and sank again , and many times after that ; and still [the boy]_{423-the boy} lay stretched on [his]_{423-the boy} uneasy bed , dwindling away beneath the dry and wasting heat of fever . The worm does not work more surely on [the dead body]_{1520-the dead body} , than does this slow creeping fire upon the living frame . Weak , and thin , and pallid , [he]_{423-the boy} awoke at last from what seemed to have been a long and troubled dream . Feebly raising [himself]_{423-the boy} in the bed , with [his]_{423-the boy} head resting on [his]_{423-the boy} trembling arm , [he]_{423-the boy} looked anxiously around . “ [What room]_{5098-what room} is this ? Where have [I]_123-oliver been brought to ? ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ This is not [the place [I]_123-oliver went to sleep in]_{5099-the place i went to sleep in} . ”_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver uttered these words in a feeble voice , being very faint and weak ; but they were overheard at once . The curtain at the bed ’s head was hastily drawn back , and [a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed]_{1521-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed} , rose as [she]_{1521-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed} undrew it , from an arm - chair close by , in which [she]_{1521-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed} had been sitting at needle - work . “ Hush , [[my]_{1080-the old lady} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} softly . “ [You]_123-oliver must be very quiet , or [you]_123-oliver will be ill again ; and [you]_123-oliver have been very bad,—as bad as bad could be , pretty nigh . Lie down again ; there ’s [a dear]_{5101-a dear} ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} With those words , [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} very gently placed [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s head upon the pillow ; and , smoothing back [his]_123-oliver hair from [his]_123-oliver forehead , looked so kindly and loving in [his]_123-oliver face , that [he]_123-oliver could not help placing [his]_123-oliver little withered hand in [hers]_{1080-the old lady} , and drawing it round [his]_123-oliver neck . “ Save [us]_5102-us ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , with tears in [her]_{1080-the old lady} eyes . “ What [a grateful little dear]_{5103-a grateful little dear} it is . [Pretty creetur]_{177-pretty creetur} ! What would [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother} feel if [she]_{4584-his mother} had sat by [him]_123-oliver as [I]_{1080-the old lady} have , and could see [him]_123-oliver now ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} “ Perhaps [she]_{4584-his mother} does see [me]_123-oliver , ”_[123-oliver] whispered [Oliver]_123-oliver , folding [his]_123-oliver hands together ; “ perhaps [she]_{4584-his mother} has sat by [me]_123-oliver . [I]_123-oliver almost feel as if [she]_{4584-his mother} had . ”_[123-oliver] “ That was the fever , [[my]_{1080-the old lady} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} mildly . “ [I]_123-oliver suppose it was , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , “ because [heaven]_1432-heaven is a long way off ; and [they]_5107-they are too happy there , to come down to the bedside of [a poor boy]_{5080-a poor boy} . But if [she]_{4584-his mother} knew [I]_123-oliver was ill , [she]_{4584-his mother} must have pitied [me]_123-oliver , even there ; for [she]_{4584-his mother} was very ill [herself]_{4584-his mother} before [she]_{4584-his mother} died . [She]_{4584-his mother} ca n’t know anything about [me]_123-oliver though , ”_[123-oliver] added [Oliver]_123-oliver after a moment ’s silence . “ If [she]_{4584-his mother} had seen [me]_123-oliver hurt , it would have made [her]_{4584-his mother} sorrowful ; and [her]_{4584-his mother} face has always looked sweet and happy , when [I]_123-oliver have dreamed of [her]_{4584-his mother} . ”_[123-oliver] [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} made no reply to this ; but wiping [her]_{1080-the old lady} eyes first , and [her]_{1080-the old lady} spectacles , which lay on the counterpane , afterwards , as if they were part and parcel of those features , brought some cool stuff for [Oliver]_123-oliver to drink ; and then , patting [him]_123-oliver on the cheek , told [him]_123-oliver [he]_123-oliver must lie very quiet , or [he]_123-oliver would be ill again . So , [Oliver]_123-oliver kept very still ; partly because [he]_123-oliver was anxious to obey [the kind old lady]_{1527-the kind old lady} in all things ; and partly , to tell the truth , because [he]_123-oliver was completely exhausted with what [he]_123-oliver had already said . [He]_123-oliver soon fell into a gentle doze , from which [he]_123-oliver was awakened by the light of a candle : which , being brought near the bed , showed [him]_123-oliver [a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in [his]_{1528-a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in his hand , who felt his pulse} hand , who felt [his]_123-oliver pulse]_{1528-a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in his hand , who felt his pulse} , and said [he]_123-oliver was a great deal better . “ [You]_123-oliver _ are _ a great deal better , are [you]_123-oliver not , [[my]_{4594-the gentleman} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “ Yes , thank [you]_{4594-the gentleman} , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Yes , [I]_{4594-the gentleman} know [you]_123-oliver are , ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} : “ [You]_123-oliver ’re hungry too , an’t [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} “ No , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] answered [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Hem ! ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “ No , [I]_{4594-the gentleman} know [you]_123-oliver ’re not . [He]_{4910-the doctor} is not hungry , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , ”_{[4594-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} : looking very wise . [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} made a respectful inclination of the head , which seemed to say that [she]_{1080-the old lady} thought [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} was [a very clever man]_{1535-a very clever man} . [The doctor]_{4910-the doctor} appeared much of the same opinion [himself]_{4910-the doctor} . “ [You]_123-oliver feel sleepy , do n’t [you]_123-oliver , [[my]_{4910-the doctor} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[4910-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “ No , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ No , ”_{[4910-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , with a very shrewd and satisfied look . “ [You]_123-oliver ’re not sleepy . Nor thirsty . Are [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[4910-the doctor]} “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , rather thirsty , ”_[123-oliver] answered [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Just as [I]_{4910-the doctor} expected , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , ”_{[4910-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “ It ’s very natural that [he]_123-oliver should be thirsty . [You]_123-oliver may give [him]_123-oliver a little tea , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , and some dry toast without any butter . Do n’t keep [him]_123-oliver too warm , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ; but be careful that [you]_123-oliver do n’t let [him]_123-oliver be too cold ; will [you]_123-oliver have the goodness ? ”_{[4910-the doctor]} [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} dropped a curtsey . [The doctor , after tasting the cool stuff , and expressing a qualified approval of it]_{1541-the doctor , after tasting the cool stuff , and expressing a qualified approval of it} , hurried away : [his]_{4910-the doctor} boots creaking in a very important and wealthy manner as [he]_{4910-the doctor} went [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} . [Oliver]_123-oliver dozed off again , soon after this ; when [he]_123-oliver awoke , it was nearly twelve o’clock . [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} tenderly bade [him]_123-oliver good - night shortly afterwards , and left [him]_123-oliver in charge of [a fat old woman who had just come]_{1544-a fat old woman who had just come} : bringing with [her]_{1544-a fat old woman who had just come} , in a little bundle , a small Prayer Book and a large nightcap . Putting the latter on [her]_{1544-a fat old woman who had just come} head and the former on the table , [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} , after telling [Oliver]_123-oliver that [she]_{337-the old woman} had come to sit up with [him]_123-oliver , drew [her]_{337-the old woman} chair close to the fire and went off into a series of short naps , chequered at frequent intervals with sundry tumblings forward , and divers moans and chokings . These , however , had no worse effect than causing [her]_{337-the old woman} to rub [her]_{337-the old woman} nose very hard , and then fall asleep again . And thus the night crept slowly on . [Oliver]_123-oliver lay awake for some time , counting the little circles of light which the reflection of the rushlight - shade threw upon the ceiling ; or tracing with [his]_123-oliver languid eyes the intricate pattern of the paper on the wall . The darkness and the deep stillness of [the room]_{418-the room} were very solemn ; as they brought into [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s mind the thought that death had been hovering [there]_4593-there , for many days and nights , and might yet fill it with the gloom and dread of [his]_123-oliver awful presence , [he]_123-oliver turned [his]_123-oliver face upon the pillow , and fervently prayed to Heaven . Gradually , [he]_123-oliver fell into that deep tranquil sleep which ease from recent suffering alone imparts ; that calm and peaceful rest which it is pain to wake from . Who , if this were death , would be roused again to all the struggles and turmoils of life ; to all its cares for the present ; its anxieties for the future ; more than all , its weary recollections of the past ! It had been bright day , for hours , when [Oliver]_123-oliver opened [his]_123-oliver eyes ; [he]_123-oliver felt cheerful and happy . The crisis of the disease was safely past . [He]_123-oliver belonged to [the world]_{351-the world} again . In three days ’ time [he]_123-oliver was able to sit in an easy - chair , well propped up with pillows ; and , as [he]_123-oliver was still too weak to walk , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} had [him]_123-oliver carried [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} into [[the little housekeeper]_{1551-the little housekeeper} ’s room , which belonged to [her]_{178-mrs. bedwin}]_{1552-the little housekeeper ’s room , which belonged to her} . Having [him]_123-oliver set , here , by the fire - side , [the good old lady]_{1553-the good old lady} sat [herself]_{1553-the good old lady} down too ; and , being in a state of considerable delight at seeing [him]_123-oliver so much better , forthwith began to cry most violently . “ Never mind [me]_{1080-the old lady} , [[my]_{1080-the old lady} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} ; “ [I]_{1080-the old lady} ’m only having a regular good cry . There ; it ’s all over now ; and [I]_{1080-the old lady} ’m quite comfortable . ”_{[1080-the old lady]} “ [You]_{1553-the good old lady} ’re very , very kind to [me]_123-oliver , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Well , never [you]_123-oliver mind that , [[my]_{1080-the old lady} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} ; “ that ’s got nothing to do with [your]_123-oliver broth ; and it ’s full time [you]_123-oliver had it ; for [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} says [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} may come in to see [you]_123-oliver this morning ; and [we]_5121-we must get up [our]_5121-we best looks , because the better [we]_5121-we look , the more [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’ll be pleased . ”_{[1080-the old lady]} And with this , [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} applied [herself]_{1080-the old lady} to warming up , in a little saucepan , a basin full of broth : strong enough , [Oliver]_123-oliver thought , to furnish an ample dinner , when reduced to the regulation strength , for [three hundred and fifty paupers]_{1557-three hundred and fifty paupers} , at the lowest computation . “ Are [you]_123-oliver fond of pictures , [dear]_4730-dear ? ”_{[1080-the old lady]} inquired [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , seeing that [Oliver]_123-oliver had fixed [his]_123-oliver eyes , most intently , on a portrait which hung against the wall ; just opposite [his]_123-oliver chair . “ [I]_123-oliver do n’t quite know , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , without taking [his]_123-oliver eyes from the canvas ; “ [I]_123-oliver have seen so few that [I]_123-oliver hardly know . What [a beautiful , mild face]_{5124-a beautiful , mild face} [that lady]_{5125-that lady} ’s is ! ”_[123-oliver] “ Ah ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , “ [painters]_{5126-painters} always make [ladies]_928-ladies out prettier than [they]_928-ladies are , or [they]_928-ladies would n’t get any custom , [child]_5128-child . [The man that invented the machine for taking likenesses]_{5129-the man that invented the machine for taking likenesses} might have known _ that _ would never succeed ; it ’s a deal too honest . A deal , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , laughing very heartily at [her]_{1080-the old lady} own acuteness . “ Is — is that a likeness , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Yes , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , looking up for a moment from the broth ; “ that ’s a portrait . ”_{[1080-the old lady]} “ Whose , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? ”_[123-oliver] asked [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Why , really , [[my]_{1080-the old lady} dear]_{4649-my dear} , [I]_{1080-the old lady} do n’t know , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} answered [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} in a good - humoured manner . “ It ’s not a likeness of anybody that [you]_123-oliver or [I]_{1080-the old lady} know , [I]_{1080-the old lady} expect . It seems to strike [your]_123-oliver fancy , [dear]_4730-dear . ”_{[1080-the old lady]} “ It is so pretty , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Why , sure [you]_123-oliver ’re not afraid of it ? ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} : observing in great surprise , the look of awe with which [the child]_{306-the child} regarded the painting . “ Oh no , no , ”_[123-oliver] returned [Oliver]_123-oliver quickly ; “ but the eyes look so sorrowful ; and where [I]_123-oliver sit , they seem fixed upon [me]_123-oliver . It makes [my]_123-oliver heart beat , ”_[123-oliver] added [Oliver]_123-oliver in a low voice , “ as if it was alive , and wanted to speak to [me]_123-oliver , but could n’t . ”_[123-oliver] “ [Lord]_5134-lord save [us]_5135-us ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} exclaimed [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , starting ; “ do n’t talk in that way , [child]_5128-child . [You]_5128-child ’re weak and nervous after [your]_5128-child illness . Let [me]_{1080-the old lady} wheel [your]_5128-child chair round to the other side ; and then [you]_5128-child wo n’t see it . There ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , suiting the action to the word ; “ [you]_5128-child do n’t see it now , at all events . ”_{[1080-the old lady]} [Oliver]_123-oliver _ did _ see it in [his]_123-oliver mind ’s eye as distinctly as if [he]_123-oliver had not altered [his]_123-oliver position ; but [he]_123-oliver thought it better not to worry [the kind old lady]_{1527-the kind old lady} ; so [he]_123-oliver smiled gently when [she]_{1527-the kind old lady} looked at [him]_123-oliver ; and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , satisfied that [he]_123-oliver felt more comfortable , salted and broke bits of toasted bread into the broth , with all the bustle befitting so solemn a preparation . [Oliver]_123-oliver got through it with extraordinary expedition . [He]_123-oliver had scarcely swallowed the last spoonful , when there came a soft rap at the door . “ Come in , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} ; and in walked [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . Now , [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} came in as brisk as need be ; but , [he]_{597-the old gentleman} had no sooner raised [his]_{597-the old gentleman} spectacles on [his]_{597-the old gentleman} forehead , and thrust [his]_{597-the old gentleman} hands behind the skirts of [his]_{597-the old gentleman} dressing - gown to take a good long look at [Oliver]_123-oliver , than [his]_{597-the old gentleman} countenance underwent a very great variety of odd contortions . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked very worn and shadowy from sickness , and made an ineffectual attempt to stand up , out of respect to [[his]_123-oliver benefactor]_{1136-his benefactor} , which terminated in [his]_123-oliver sinking back into the chair again ; and the fact is , if the truth must be told , that [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s heart , being large enough for [any six ordinary old gentlemen of humane disposition]_{1571-any six ordinary old gentlemen of humane disposition} , forced a supply of tears into [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} eyes , by some hydraulic process which [we]_1572-we are not sufficiently philosophical to be in a condition to explain . “ [Poor boy]_{5090-poor boy} , [poor boy]_{5090-poor boy} ! ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , clearing [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} throat . “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’m rather hoarse this morning , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} . [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’m afraid [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} have caught cold . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ [I]_{178-mrs. bedwin} hope not , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} said [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} . “ Everything [you]_4543-sir have had , has been well aired , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} do n’t know , [Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} . [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} do n’t know , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} rather think [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} had a damp napkin at dinner - time yesterday ; but never mind that . How do [you]_4543-sir feel , [[my]_{173-mr. brownlow} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Very happy , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ And very grateful indeed , [sir]_4543-sir , for [your]_4543-sir goodness to [me]_123-oliver . ”_[123-oliver] “ [Good boy]_{5144-good boy} , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , stoutly . “ Have [you]_4543-sir given [him]_123-oliver any nourishment , [Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} ? Any slops , eh ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ [He]_123-oliver has just had a basin of beautiful strong broth , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} replied [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , drawing [herself]_{178-mrs. bedwin} up slightly , and laying strong emphasis on the last word , to intimate that between slops , and broth well compounded , there existed no affinity or connection whatsoever . “ Ugh ! ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , with a slight shudder ; “ a couple of glasses of port wine would have done [him]_123-oliver a great deal more good . Would n’t [they]_5146-they , [Tom White]_{174-tom white} , eh ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ [My]_{1573-the little invalid} name is [Oliver]_123-oliver , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[1573-the little invalid]} replied [the little invalid]_{1573-the little invalid} with a look of great astonishment . “ [Oliver]_123-oliver , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ [Oliver]_123-oliver what ? [Oliver White]_179-oliver , eh ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ No , [sir]_4543-sir , [Twist]_123-oliver , [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Queer name ! ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ What made [you]_179-oliver tell [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} [your]_179-oliver name was [White]_179-oliver ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ [I]_179-oliver never told [him]_{575-the magistrate} so , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[179-oliver] returned [Oliver]_179-oliver in amazement . This sounded so like a falsehood , that [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} looked somewhat sternly in [Oliver]_179-oliver ’s face . It was impossible to doubt [him]_{597-the old gentleman} ; there was truth in every one of its thin and sharpened lineaments . “ Some mistake , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . But , although [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} motive for looking steadily at [Oliver]_179-oliver no longer existed , the old idea of the resemblance between [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} features and some familiar face came upon [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} so strongly , that [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} could not withdraw [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} gaze . “ [I]_179-oliver hope [you]_4543-sir are not angry with [me]_179-oliver , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_[179-oliver] said [Oliver]_179-oliver , raising [his]_179-oliver eyes beseechingly . “ No , no , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} replied [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ Why ! what ’s this ? [Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , look there ! ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} As [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} spoke , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} pointed hastily to the picture over [Oliver]_179-oliver ’s head , and then to [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s face . There was [its]_1578-its living copy . The eyes , the head , the mouth ; every feature was the same . The expression was , for the instant , so precisely alike , that the minutest line seemed copied with startling accuracy ! [Oliver]_179-oliver knew not the cause of this sudden exclamation ; for , not being strong enough to bear the start it gave [him]_179-oliver , [he]_179-oliver fainted away . A weakness on [his]_179-oliver part , which affords the narrative an opportunity of relieving [the reader]_{302-the reader} from suspense , in behalf of [the two young pupils of the Merry Old Gentleman]_{1580-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} ; and of recording — That when [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , and [[his]_{1138-the dodger} accomplished friend]_{1582-his accomplished friend} [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , joined in the hue - and - cry which was raised at [Oliver]_179-oliver ’s heels , in consequence of [their]_{1580-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} executing an illegal conveyance of [[Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s personal property]_{1583-mr. brownlow ’s personal property} , as has been already described , [they]_{1580-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} were actuated by a very laudable and becoming regard for [themselves]_{1580-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} ; and forasmuch as the freedom of the subject and the liberty of [the individual]_{1584-the individual} are among the first and proudest boasts of [a true - hearted Englishman]_{1585-a true - hearted englishman} , so , [I]_0-i need hardly beg [the reader]_{302-the reader} to observe , that this action should tend to exalt [them]_{1580-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} in the opinion of [all public and patriotic men]_{1587-all public and patriotic men} , in almost as great a degree as this strong proof of [their]_{1580-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} anxiety for [their]_{1580-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} own preservation and safety goes to corroborate and confirm the little code of laws which [certain profound and sound - judging philosophers]_{1588-certain profound and sound - judging philosophers} have laid down as the main - springs of all Nature ’s deeds and actions : [the said philosophers]_{1589-the said philosophers} very wisely reducing [the good lady]_{789-the good lady} ’s proceedings to matters of maxim and theory : and , by a very neat and pretty compliment to [her]_{789-the good lady} exalted wisdom and understanding , putting entirely out of sight any considerations of heart , or generous impulse and feeling . For , these are matters totally beneath [a female who is acknowledged by universal admission to be far above the numerous little foibles and weaknesses of [her]_{789-the good lady} sex]_{1591-a female who is acknowledged by universal admission to be far above the numerous little foibles and weaknesses of her sex} . If [I]_0-i wanted any further proof of the strictly philosophical nature of the conduct of [these young gentlemen]_{1592-these young gentlemen} in [their]_{1592-these young gentlemen} very delicate predicament , [I]_0-i should at once find it in the fact ( also recorded in a foregoing part of this narrative ) , of [their]_{1592-these young gentlemen} quitting the pursuit , when the general attention was fixed upon [Oliver]_179-oliver ; and making immediately for [[their]_{1592-these young gentlemen} home]_{1593-their home} by the shortest possible cut . Although [I]_0-i do not mean to assert that it is usually the practice of [renowned and learned sages]_{1594-renowned and learned sages} , to shorten the road to any great conclusion ( [their]_{1592-these young gentlemen} course indeed being rather to lengthen the distance , by various circumlocutions and discursive staggerings , like unto those in which [drunken men under the pressure of a too mighty flow of ideas]_{1595-drunken men under the pressure of a too mighty flow of ideas} , are prone to indulge ) ; still , [I]_0-i do mean to say , and do say distinctly , that it is the invariable practice of [many mighty philosophers]_{1596-many mighty philosophers} , in carrying out [their]_{1596-many mighty philosophers} theories , to evince great wisdom and foresight in providing against every possible contingency which can be supposed at all likely to affect [themselves]_{1592-these young gentlemen} . Thus , to do a great right , [you]_1597-you may do a little wrong ; and [you]_1597-you may take any means which the end to be attained , will justify ; the amount of the right , or the amount of the wrong , or indeed the distinction between the two , being left entirely to [the philosopher concerned]_{1598-the philosopher concerned} , to be settled and determined by [his]_{1598-the philosopher concerned} clear , comprehensive , and impartial view of [his]_{1598-the philosopher concerned} own particular case . It was not until [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} had scoured , with great rapidity , through [a most intricate maze of [narrow streets]_{1601-narrow streets} and [courts]_1351-courts]_{1600-a most intricate maze of narrow streets and courts} , that [they]_{1251-the two boys} ventured to halt beneath [a low and dark archway]_{1603-a low and dark archway} . Having remained silent here , just long enough to recover breath to speak , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} uttered an exclamation of amusement and delight ; and , bursting into an uncontrollable fit of laughter , flung [himself]_{164-master bates} upon a doorstep , and rolled thereon in a transport of mirth . “ What ’s the matter ? ”_{[1138-the dodger]} inquired [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “ Ha ! ha ! ha ! ”_{[164-master bates]} roared [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “ Hold [your]_{164-master bates} noise , ”_{[1138-the dodger]} remonstrated [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , looking cautiously round . “ Do [you]_{164-master bates} want to be grabbed , [stupid]_5152-stupid ? ”_{[1138-the dodger]} “ [I]_{164-master bates} ca n’t help it , ”_{[164-master bates]} said [Charley]_{164-master bates} , “ [I]_{164-master bates} ca n’t help [it]_5153-it ! To see [him]_{164-master bates} splitting away at that pace , and cutting round the corners , and knocking up again ’ the posts , and starting on again as if [he]_{164-master bates} was made of iron as well as them , and [me]_{164-master bates} with the wipe in [my]_{164-master bates} pocket , singing out arter [him]_{164-master bates} — oh , [my]_{164-master bates} eye ! ”_{[164-master bates]} The vivid imagination of [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} presented the scene before [him]_{164-master bates} in too strong colours . As [he]_{164-master bates} arrived at this apostrophe , [he]_{164-master bates} again rolled upon the door - step , and laughed louder than before . “ What ’ll [Fagin]_161-fagin say ? ”_{[1138-the dodger]} inquired [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} ; taking advantage of the next interval of breathlessness on the part of [[his]_{1138-the dodger} friend]_{936-his friend} to propound the question . “ What ? ”_{[164-master bates]} repeated [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “ Ah , what ? ”_{[1138-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “ Why , what should [he]_{164-master bates} say ? ”_{[164-master bates]} inquired [Charley]_{164-master bates} : stopping rather suddenly in [his]_{164-master bates} merriment ; for [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} ’s manner was impressive . “ What should [he]_{164-master bates} say ? ”_{[162-the dodger]} [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} whistled for a couple of minutes ; then , taking off [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} hat , scratched [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} head , and nodded thrice . “ What do [you]_{1138-the dodger} mean ? ”_{[164-master bates]} said [Charley]_{164-master bates} . “ [Toor rul lol loo , gammon and spinnage]_{5154-toor rul lol loo , gammon and spinnage} , the frog [he]_{164-master bates} would n’t , and high cockolorum , ”_{[1138-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} : with a slight sneer on [his]_{1138-the dodger} intellectual countenance . This was explanatory , but not satisfactory . [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} felt it so ; and again said , “ What do [you]_{1138-the dodger} mean ? ”_{[162-the dodger]} [The Dodger]_{162-the dodger} made no reply ; but putting [his]_{162-the dodger} hat on again , and gathering the skirts of [his]_{162-the dodger} long - tailed coat under [his]_{162-the dodger} arm , thrust [his]_{162-the dodger} tongue into [his]_{162-the dodger} cheek , slapped the bridge of [his]_{162-the dodger} nose some half - dozen times in a familiar but expressive manner , and turning on [his]_{162-the dodger} heel , slunk down [the court]_{1610-the court} . [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} followed , with a thoughtful countenance . The noise of footsteps on the creaking stairs , a few minutes after the occurrence of this conversation , roused [the merry old gentleman]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} as [he]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} sat over the fire with a saveloy and a small loaf in [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} hand ; a pocket - knife in [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} right ; and a pewter pot on the trivet . There was a rascally smile on [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} white face as [he]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} turned round , and looking sharply out from under [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} thick red eyebrows , bent [his]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} ear towards the door , and listened . “ Why , how ’s this ? ”_{[1612-the jew : changing countenance]} muttered [the Jew : changing countenance]_{1612-the jew : changing countenance} ; “ only two of [’em]_5155-’em ? Where ’s [the third]_{5156-the third} ? [They]_{5156-the third} ca n’t have got into trouble . Hark ! ”_{[1612-the jew : changing countenance]} The footsteps approached nearer ; [they]_1613-they reached [the landing]_{1614-the landing} . The door was slowly opened ; and [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} and [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} entered , closing it behind [them]_1613-they . [CHAPTER XIII]_{180-chapter xiii} . SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES ARE INTRODUCED TO [THE INTELLIGENT READER]_{170-the characters} , CONNECTED WITH WHOM [VARIOUS PLEASANT MATTERS]_{181-various pleasant matters} ARE RELATED , APPERTAINING TO THIS HISTORY “ Where ’s [Oliver]_179-oliver ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , rising with a menacing look . “ Where ’s [the boy]_{423-the boy} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} [The young thieves]_{1617-the young thieves} eyed [[their]_{1617-the young thieves} preceptor]_{1618-their preceptor} as if [they]_{1617-the young thieves} were alarmed at [his]_{1618-their preceptor} violence ; and looked uneasily at [each other]_{512-each other} . But [they]_{1617-the young thieves} made no reply . “ What ’s become of [the boy]_{423-the boy} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , seizing [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} tightly by the collar , and threatening [him]_{1138-the dodger} with horrid imprecations . “ Speak out , or [I]_{1184-the jew} ’ll throttle [you]_{1138-the dodger} ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin looked so very much in earnest , that [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , who deemed it prudent in all cases to be on the safe side , and who conceived it by no means improbable that it might be [his]_{164-master bates} turn to be throttled second , dropped upon [his]_{164-master bates} knees , and raised a loud , well - sustained , and continuous roar — something between a mad bull and a speaking trumpet . “ Will [you]_{1138-the dodger} speak ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} thundered [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} : shaking [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} so much that [his]_{162-the dodger} keeping in the big coat at all , seemed perfectly miraculous . “ Why , the traps have got [him]_{162-the dodger} , and that ’s all about it , ”_{[162-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} , sullenly . “ Come , let go o ’ [me]_{162-the dodger} , will [you]_{182-the jew} ! ”_{[162-the dodger]} And , swinging [himself]_{162-the dodger} , at one jerk , clean out of the big coat , which [he]_{162-the dodger} left in [the Jew]_{182-the jew} ’s hands , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} snatched up the toasting fork , and made a pass at [the merry old gentleman]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} ’s waistcoat ; which , if it had taken effect , would have let a little more merriment out than could have been easily replaced . [The Jew]_{182-the jew} stepped back in this emergency , with more agility than could have been anticipated in [a man of [his]_{162-the dodger} apparent decrepitude]_{1625-a man of his apparent decrepitude} ; and , seizing up the pot , prepared to hurl it at [[his]_{162-the dodger} assailant]_{1626-his assailant} ’s head . But [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , at this moment , calling [his]_{164-master bates} attention by a perfectly terrific howl , [he]_{164-master bates} suddenly altered its destination , and flung it full at [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} . “ Why , what the blazes is in the wind now ! ”_{[164-master bates]} growled a deep voice . “ Who pitched that ’ ere at [me]_{164-master bates} ? It ’s well it ’s the beer , and not the pot , as hit [me]_{164-master bates} , or [I]_{164-master bates} ’d have settled [somebody]_{5093-somebody} . [I]_{164-master bates} might have know’d , as [nobody]_316-nobody but [an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old Jew]_{5161-an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old jew} could afford to throw away any drink but water — and not that , unless [he]_{5161-an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old jew} done the River Company every quarter . Wot ’s it all about , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? D — [me]_{164-master bates} , if [my]_{164-master bates} neck - handkercher an’t lined with beer ! Come in , [you]_{762-that young gentleman} sneaking warmint ; wot are [you]_{762-that young gentleman} stopping outside for , as if [you]_{762-that young gentleman} was ashamed of [[your]_{762-that young gentleman} master]_{4846-your master} ! Come in ! ”_{[164-master bates]} [The man who growled out these words]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} , was [a stoutly - built fellow of about five - and - thirty]_{1629-a stoutly - built fellow of about five - and - thirty} , in a black velveteen coat , very soiled drab breeches , lace - up half boots , and grey cotton stockings which inclosed a bulky pair of legs , with large swelling calves;—the kind of legs , which in such costume , always look in an unfinished and incomplete state without a set of fetters to garnish them . [He]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} had a brown hat on [his]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} head , and a dirty belcher handkerchief round [his]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} neck : with the long frayed ends of which [he]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} smeared the beer from [his]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} face as [he]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} spoke . [He]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} disclosed , when [he]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} had done so , a broad heavy countenance with a beard of three days ’ growth , and two scowling eyes ; one of which displayed various parti - coloured symptoms of having been recently damaged by a blow . “ Come in , [d’ye]_5163-d’ye hear ? ”_{[1628-the man who growled out these words]} growled [this engaging ruffian]_{1630-this engaging ruffian} . A white shaggy dog , with [his]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} face scratched and torn in twenty different places , skulked into [the room]_{418-the room} . “ Why did n’t [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} come in afore ? ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} . “ [You]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} ’re getting too proud to own [me]_{843-the man} afore [company]_5164-company , are [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} ? Lie down ! ”_{[843-the man]} This command was accompanied with a kick , which sent the animal to the other end of [the room]_{418-the room} . [He]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} appeared well used to it , however ; for [he]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} coiled [himself]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} up in a corner very quietly , without uttering a sound , and winking [his]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} very ill - looking eyes twenty times in a minute , appeared to occupy [himself]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} in taking a survey of [the apartment]_{1634-the apartment} . “ What are [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} up to ? Ill - treating [the boys]_{491-the boys} , [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} covetous , avaricious , in - sa - ti - a - ble old fence ? ”_{[843-the man]} said [the man]_{843-the man} , seating [himself]_{843-the man} deliberately . “ [I]_{843-the man} wonder [they]_{491-the boys} do n’t murder [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} ! [I]_{843-the man} would if [I]_{843-the man} was [them]_{491-the boys} . If [I]_{843-the man} ’d been [[your]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} ’ prentice]_{5166-your ’ prentice} , [I]_{843-the man} ’d have done it long ago , and — no , [I]_{843-the man} could n’t have sold [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} afterwards , for [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} ’re fit for nothing but keeping as a curiousity of ugliness in a glass bottle , and [I]_{843-the man} suppose [they]_{491-the boys} do n’t blow glass bottles large enough . ”_{[843-the man]} “ Hush ! hush ! [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , trembling ; “ do n’t speak so loud ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ None of [your]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} mistering , ”_{[1637-the ruffian]} replied [the ruffian]_{1637-the ruffian} ; “ [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} always mean mischief when [you]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} come that . [You]_{1628-the man who growled out these words} know [my]_{1637-the ruffian} name : out with it ! [I]_{1637-the ruffian} sha n’t disgrace it when the time comes . ”_{[1637-the ruffian]} “ Well , well , then — [Bill Sikes]_149-sikes , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with abject humility . “ [You]_149-sikes seem out of humour , [Bill]_149-sikes . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Perhaps [I]_149-sikes am , ”_[149-sikes] replied [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “ [I]_149-sikes should think [you]_149-sikes was rather out of sorts too , unless [you]_149-sikes mean as little harm when [you]_149-sikes throw pewter pots about , as [you]_149-sikes do when [you]_149-sikes blab and — ”_[149-sikes] “ Are [you]_{843-the man} mad ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , catching [the man]_{843-the man} by the sleeve , and pointing towards [the boys]_{491-the boys} . [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes contented [himself]_149-sikes with tying an imaginary knot under [his]_149-sikes left ear , and jerking [his]_149-sikes head over on the right shoulder ; a piece of dumb show which [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} appeared to understand perfectly . [He]_149-sikes then , in ca nt terms , with which [his]_149-sikes whole conversation was plentifully besprinkled , but which would be quite unintelligible if [they]_1643-they were recorded [here]_4553-here , demanded a glass of liquor . “ And mind [you]_{1184-the jew} do n’t poison it , ”_[149-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , laying [his]_149-sikes hat upon the table . This was said in jest ; but if [the speaker]_{1645-the speaker} could have seen the evil leer with which [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} bit [his]_{1184-the jew} pale lip as [he]_{1184-the jew} turned round to the cupboard , [he]_{1645-the speaker} might have thought the caution not wholly unnecessary , or the wish ( at all events ) to improve upon [the distiller]_{1647-the distiller} ’s ingenuity not very far from [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ’s merry heart . After swallowing two of three glasses of spirits , [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes condescended to take some notice of [the young gentlemen]_{1649-the young gentlemen} ; which gracious act led to a conversation , in which the cause and manner of [Oliver]_179-oliver ’s capture were circumstantially detailed , with such alterations and improvements on the truth , as to [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} appeared most advisable under the circumstances . “ [I]_{1184-the jew} ’m afraid , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , “ that [he]_{1138-the dodger} may say something which will get [us]_5167-us into trouble . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ That ’s very likely , ”_[149-sikes] returned [Sikes]_149-sikes with a malicious grin . “ [You]_{1184-the jew} ’re blowed upon , [Fagin]_161-fagin . ”_[149-sikes] “ And [I]_{1184-the jew} ’m afraid , [you]_{843-the man} see , ”_{[1184-the jew]} added [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , speaking as if [he]_{1184-the jew} had not noticed the interruption ; and regarding [the other]_{591-the other} closely as [he]_{1184-the jew} did so,—“I’m afraid that , if the game was up with [us]_5167-us , it might be up with a good many more , and that it would come out rather worse for [you]_{843-the man} than it would for [me]_{843-the man} , [[my]_{843-the man} dear]_{4649-my dear} . ”_{[843-the man]} [The man]_{843-the man} started , and turned round upon [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . But [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ’s shoulders were shrugged up to [his]_{597-the old gentleman} ears ; and [his]_{597-the old gentleman} eyes were vacantly staring on the opposite wall . There was a long pause . [Every member of the respectable coterie]_{1657-every member of the respectable coterie} appeared plunged in [his]_{1657-every member of the respectable coterie} own reflections ; not excepting the dog , who by a certain malicious licking of [his]_{597-the old gentleman} lips seemed to be meditating an attack upon the legs of [the first gentleman or lady [he]_{597-the old gentleman} might encounter in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} when [he]_{597-the old gentleman} went out]_{1658-the first gentleman or lady he might encounter in the streets when he went out} . “ [Somebody]_{5093-somebody} must find out wot ’s been done at [the office]_{582-the office} , ”_[149-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes in a much lower tone than [he]_149-sikes had taken since [he]_149-sikes came in . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} nodded assent . “ If [he]_{597-the old gentleman} has n’t peached , and is committed , there ’s no fear till [he]_{597-the old gentleman} comes out again , ”_[149-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , “ and then [he]_{597-the old gentleman} must be taken care on . [You]_{1184-the jew} must get hold of [him]_{597-the old gentleman} somehow . ”_[149-sikes] Again [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} nodded . The prudence of this line of action , indeed , was obvious ; but , unfortunately , there was one very strong objection to its being adopted . This was , that [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , and [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , and [Fagin]_161-fagin , and [Mr. William Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , happened , one and all , to entertain a violent and deeply - rooted antipathy to going near [a police - office]_{1663-a police - office} on any ground or pretext whatever . How long [they]_1664-they might have sat and looked at [each other]_{512-each other} , in a state of uncertainty not the most pleasant of its kind , it is difficult to guess . It is not necessary to make any guesses on the subject , however ; for the sudden entrance of [the two young ladies whom [Oliver]_179-oliver had seen on a former occasion]_{1666-the two young ladies whom oliver had seen on a former occasion} , caused the conversation to flow afresh . “ The very thing ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ [Bet]_166-bet will go ; wo n’t [you]_{1668-the young lady} , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Where s ? ”_{[1668-the young lady]} inquired [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} . “ Only just up to [the office]_{582-the office} , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} coaxingly . It is due to [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} to say that [she]_{1668-the young lady} did not positively affirm that [she]_{1668-the young lady} would not , but that [she]_{1668-the young lady} merely expressed an emphatic and earnest desire to be “ blessed ”_{[1668-the young lady]} if [she]_{1668-the young lady} would ; a polite and delicate evasion of the request , which shows [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} to have been possessed of that natural good breeding which can not bear to inflict upon [a fellow - creature]_{1672-a fellow - creature} , the pain of a direct and pointed refusal . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s countenance fell . [He]_{1184-the jew} turned from [this young lady]_{1674-this young lady} , who was gaily , not to say gorgeously attired , in a red gown , green boots , and yellow curl - papers , to [the other female]_{1675-the other female} . “ [Nancy]_167-nancy , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} in a soothing manner , “ what do _ [you]_167-nancy _ say ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ That it wo n’t do ; so it ’s no use a - trying it on , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ”_[167-nancy] replied [Nancy]_167-nancy . “ What do [you]_{183-mr. sikes} mean by that ? ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} said [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , looking up in a surly manner . “ What [I]_{711-the lady} say , [Bill]_149-sikes , ”_{[711-the lady]} replied [the lady]_{711-the lady} collectedly . “ Why , [you]_167-nancy ’re just [the very person for it]_{5175-the very person for it} , ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} reasoned [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} : “ [nobody about here]_{5176-nobody about here} knows anything of [you]_167-nancy . ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} “ And as [I]_167-nancy do n’t want [’em]_5177-’em to , neither , ”_[167-nancy] replied [Nancy]_167-nancy in the same composed manner , “ it ’s rather more no than yes with [me]_167-nancy , [Bill]_149-sikes . ”_[167-nancy] “ [She]_{1678-the lady in question} ’ll go , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ No , [she]_{1678-the lady in question} wo n’t , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ”_[167-nancy] said [Nancy]_167-nancy . “ Yes , [she]_{1678-the lady in question} will , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes . And [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes was right . By dint of alternate threats , promises , and bribes , [the lady in question]_{1678-the lady in question} was ultimately prevailed upon to undertake the commission . [She]_{1678-the lady in question} was not , indeed , withheld by the same considerations as [[her]_{1678-the lady in question} agreeable friend]_{1679-her agreeable friend} ; for , having recently removed into [the neighborhood of [Field Lane]_{17-field lane}]_{1680-the neighborhood of field lane} from [the remote but genteel suburb of [Ratcliffe]_22-ratcliffe]_{1681-the remote but genteel suburb of ratcliffe} , [she]_{1678-the lady in question} was not under the same apprehension of being recognised by [any of [[her]_{1678-the lady in question} numerous acquaintances]_{1683-her numerous acquaintances}]_{1682-any of her numerous acquaintances} . Accordingly , with a clean white apron tied over [her]_{1678-the lady in question} gown , and [her]_{1678-the lady in question} curl - papers tucked up under a straw bonnet,—both articles of dress being provided from [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s inexhaustible stock,—Miss [Nancy]_167-nancy prepared to issue forth on [her]_167-nancy errand . “ Stop a minute , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , producing , a little covered basket . “ Carry that in one hand . It looks more respectable , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Give [her]_{1668-the young lady} a door - key to carry in [her]_{1668-the young lady} t’other one , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “ it looks real and genivine like . ”_[149-sikes] “ Yes , yes , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , so it does , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , hanging a large street - door key on the forefinger of [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} ’s right hand . “ There ; very good ! Very good indeed , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , rubbing [his]_{1184-the jew} hands . “ Oh , [[my]_167-nancy brother]_{5182-my brother} ! [My]_167-nancy poor , dear , [sweet , innocent little brother]_{5183-sweet , innocent little brother} ! ”_[167-nancy] exclaimed [Nancy]_167-nancy , bursting into tears , and wringing the little basket and the street - door key in an agony of distress . “ What has become of [him]_{5182-my brother} ! Where have [they]_{1689-her hearers} taken [him]_{5182-my brother} to ! Oh , do have pity , and tell [me]_167-nancy what ’s been done with [the dear boy]_{5184-the dear boy} , [gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} ; do , [gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} , if [you]_{5185-gentlemen} please , [gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} ! ”_[167-nancy] Having uttered those words in a most lamentable and heart - broken tone : to the immeasurable delight of [[her]_167-nancy hearers]_{1689-her hearers} : [Miss Nancy]_167-nancy paused , winked to [the company]_{1248-the company} , nodded smilingly round , and disappeared . “ Ah , [she]_167-nancy ’s [a clever girl]_{5188-a clever girl} , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dears]_{4966-my dears} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning round to [[his]_{1184-the jew} young friends]_{1692-his young friends} , and shaking [his]_{1184-the jew} head gravely , as if in mute admonition to [them]_{1692-his young friends} to follow the bright example [they]_{1692-his young friends} had just beheld . “ [She]_167-nancy ’s a honour to [her]_167-nancy sex , ”_[149-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , filling [his]_149-sikes glass , and smiting the table with [his]_149-sikes enormous fist . “ Here ’s [her]_167-nancy health , and wishing [they]_{1692-his young friends} was all like [her]_167-nancy ! ”_[149-sikes] While these , and [many other encomiums]_{1693-many other encomiums} , were being passed on the accomplished [Nancy]_167-nancy , [that young lady]_{1694-that young lady} made the best of [her]_{1694-that young lady} way to [the police - office]_{1695-the police - office} ; whither , notwithstanding a little natural timidity consequent upon walking through [the streets]_{4806-the streets} alone and unprotected , [she]_{1694-that young lady} arrived in perfect safety shortly afterwards . Entering by the back way , [she]_{1694-that young lady} tapped softly with the key at one of the cell - doors , and listened . There was no sound within : so [she]_{1694-that young lady} coughed and listened again . Still there was no reply : so [she]_{1694-that young lady} spoke . “ Nolly , [dear]_4730-dear ? ”_[167-nancy] murmured [Nancy]_167-nancy in a gentle voice ; “ [Nolly]_179-oliver ? ”_[167-nancy] There was [nobody]_316-nobody inside but [a miserable shoeless criminal , who had been taken up for playing the flute , and who , the offence against society having been clearly proved , had been very properly committed by [Mr. Fang]_{172-mr. fang} to [the House of Correction]_{1699-the house of correction}]_{1698-a miserable shoeless criminal , who had been taken up for playing the flute , and who , the offence against society having been clearly proved , had been very properly committed by mr. fang to the house of correction} for one month ; with the appropriate and amusing remark that since [he]_{172-mr. fang} had so much breath to spare , it would be more wholesomely expended on the treadmill than in a musical instrument . [He]_{172-mr. fang} made no answer : being occupied mentally bewailing the loss of the flute , which had been confiscated for the use of [the county]_{1700-the county} : so [Nancy]_167-nancy passed on to [the next cell]_{1701-the next cell} , and knocked there . “ Well ! ”_[167-nancy] cried a faint and feeble voice . “ Is there [a little boy]_{5191-a little boy} [here]_4553-here ? ”_[167-nancy] inquired [Nancy]_167-nancy , with a preliminary sob . “ No , ”_[167-nancy] replied the voice ; “ God forbid . ”_[167-nancy] This was [a vagrant of sixty - five]_{1702-a vagrant of sixty - five} , who was going to [prison]_4807-prison for _ not _ playing the flute ; or , in other words , for begging in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} , and doing nothing for [his]_{172-mr. fang} livelihood . In [the next cell]_{1701-the next cell} was [another man , who was going to [the same prison]_{1707-the same prison} for hawking tin saucepans]_{1706-another man , who was going to the same prison for hawking tin saucepans} without license ; thereby doing something for [his]_{1706-another man , who was going to the same prison for hawking tin saucepans} living , in defiance of [the Stamp - office]_{1708-the stamp - office} . But , as [neither of [these criminals]_{1710-these criminals}]_{1709-neither of these criminals} answered to the name of [Oliver]_179-oliver , or knew anything about [him]_179-oliver , [Nancy]_167-nancy made straight up to [the bluff officer in the striped waistcoat]_{1711-the bluff officer in the striped waistcoat} ; and with the most piteous wailings and lamentations , rendered more piteous by a prompt and efficient use of the street - door key and the little basket , demanded [[her]_167-nancy own dear brother]_{1712-her own dear brother} . “ [I]_{1217-the old man} have n’t got [him]_179-oliver , [[my]_{1217-the old man} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1217-the old man]} said [the old man]_{1217-the old man} . “ Where is [he]_179-oliver ? ”_[167-nancy] screamed [Nancy]_167-nancy , in a distracted manner . “ Why , [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} ’s got [him]_179-oliver , ”_{[1376-the officer]} replied [the officer]_{1376-the officer} . “ [What gentleman]_{5195-what gentleman} ! Oh , gracious heavens ! [What gentleman]_{5195-what gentleman} ? ”_[167-nancy] exclaimed [Nancy]_167-nancy . In reply to this incoherent questioning , [the old man]_{1217-the old man} informed [the deeply affected sister]_{1716-the deeply affected sister} that [Oliver]_179-oliver had been taken ill in [the office]_{582-the office} , and discharged in consequence of [a witness]_{1718-a witness} having proved the robbery to have been committed by [another boy , not in custody]_{1719-another boy , not in custody} ; and that [the prosecutor]_{1456-the prosecutor} had carried [him]_179-oliver away , in an insensible condition , to [[his]_179-oliver own residence]_{1721-his own residence} : of and concerning which , all [the informant]_{1722-the informant} knew was , that it was somewhere in [Pentonville]_{21-pentonville} , [he]_{1722-the informant} having heard that word mentioned in the directions to [the coachman]_{1723-the coachman} . In a dreadful state of doubt and uncertainty , [the agonised young woman]_{1724-the agonised young woman} staggered to the gate , and then , exchanging [her]_{1724-the agonised young woman} faltering walk for a swift run , returned by the most devious and complicated route [she]_{1724-the agonised young woman} could think of , to the domicile of [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . [Mr. Bill Sikes]_149-sikes no sooner heard the account of the expedition delivered , than [he]_149-sikes very hastily called up the white dog , and , putting on [his]_149-sikes hat , expeditiously departed : without devoting any time to the formality of wishing [the company]_{1248-the company} good - morning . “ [We]_5197-we must know where [he]_179-oliver is , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dears]_{4966-my dears} ; [he]_179-oliver must be found , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} greatly excited . “ [Charley]_{164-master bates} , do nothing but skulk about , till [you]_{164-master bates} bring [home]_4737-home some news of [him]_179-oliver ! [Nancy]_167-nancy , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , [I]_{1184-the jew} must have [him]_179-oliver found . [I]_{1184-the jew} trust to [you]_{164-master bates} , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear,—to]_{5201-my dear,—to} [you]_{164-master bates} and the Artful for everything ! Stay , stay , ”_{[1184-the jew]} added [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , unlocking a drawer with a shaking hand ; “ there ’s money , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dears]_{4966-my dears} . [I]_{1184-the jew} shall shut up [this shop]_{5203-this shop} tonight . [You]_{164-master bates} ’ll know where to find [me]_{1184-the jew} ! Do n’t stop here a minute . Not an instant , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dears]_{4966-my dears} ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} With these words , [he]_{1184-the jew} pushed [them]_1729-them from [the room]_{418-the room} : and carefully double - locking and barring the door behind [them]_1729-them , drew from its place of concealment the box which [he]_{1184-the jew} had unintentionally disclosed to [Oliver]_179-oliver . Then , [he]_{1184-the jew} hastily proceeded to dispose the watches and jewellery beneath [his]_{1184-the jew} clothing . A rap at the door startled [him]_{1184-the jew} in this occupation . “ Who ’s [there]_4593-there ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} [he]_{1184-the jew} cried in a shrill tone . “ [Me]_{1138-the dodger} ! ”_{[1138-the dodger]} replied the voice of [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , through the key - hole . “ What now ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} impatiently . “ Is [he]_179-oliver to be kidnapped to [the other ken]_{5206-the other ken} , [Nancy]_167-nancy says ? ”_{[1138-the dodger]} inquired [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “ Yes , ”_{[1184-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , “ wherever [she]_167-nancy lays hands on [him]_179-oliver . Find [him]_179-oliver , find [him]_179-oliver out , that ’s all . [I]_{1184-the jew} shall know what to do next ; never fear . ”_{[1184-the jew]} [The boy]_{423-the boy} murmured a reply of intelligence : and hurried [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} after [[his]_{423-the boy} companions]_{499-his companions} . “ [He]_179-oliver has not peached so far , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} as [he]_{1184-the jew} pursued [his]_{1184-the jew} occupation . “ If [he]_179-oliver means to blab [us]_5207-us among [[his]_179-oliver new friends]_{1518-his new friends} , [we]_5207-us may stop [his]_179-oliver mouth yet . ”_{[1184-the jew]} [CHAPTER XIV . COMPRISING FURTHER PARTICULARS OF OLIVER]_123-oliver ’S STAY AT [MR . BROWNLOW]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’S , WITH THE REMARKABLE PREDICTION WHICH ONE [MR .]_{1739-mr .} [GRIMWIG]_{173-mr. brownlow} UTTERED CONCERNING [HIM]_{1184-the jew} , WHEN [HE]_{1184-the jew} WENT OUT ON AN ERRAND [Oliver]_123-oliver soon recovering from the fainting - fit into which [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s abrupt exclamation had thrown [him]_123-oliver , the subject of the picture was carefully avoided , both by [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , in the conversation that ensued : which indeed bore no reference to [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s history or prospects , but was confined to such topics as might amuse without exciting [him]_123-oliver . [He]_123-oliver was still too weak to get up to breakfast ; but , when [he]_123-oliver came down into [[the housekeeper]_{1741-the housekeeper} ’s room]_{1742-the housekeeper ’s room} next day , [his]_123-oliver first act was to cast an eager glance at the wall , in the hope of again looking on the face of [the beautiful lady]_{1743-the beautiful lady} . [His]_123-oliver expectations were disappointed , however , for the picture had been removed . “ Ah ! ”_{[1741-the housekeeper]} said [the housekeeper]_{1741-the housekeeper} , watching the direction of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s eyes . “ It is gone , [you]_123-oliver see . ”_{[1741-the housekeeper]} “ [I]_123-oliver see it is [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ Why have [they]_5210-they taken it away ? ”_[123-oliver] “ It has been taken down , [child]_5128-child , because [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} said , that as it seemed to worry [you]_123-oliver , perhaps it might prevent [your]_123-oliver getting well , [you]_123-oliver know , ”_{[1080-the old lady]} rejoined [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} . “ Oh , no , indeed . It did n’t worry [me]_123-oliver , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_123-oliver liked to see it . [I]_123-oliver quite loved it . ”_[123-oliver] “ Well , well ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , good - humouredly ; “ [you]_123-oliver get well as fast as ever [you]_123-oliver can , [dear]_4730-dear , and it shall be hung up again . There ! [I]_{1080-the old lady} promise [you]_123-oliver that ! Now , let [us]_5214-us talk about something else . ”_{[1080-the old lady]} This was all the information [Oliver]_123-oliver could obtain about the picture at that time . As [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} had been so kind to [him]_123-oliver in [his]_123-oliver illness , [he]_123-oliver endeavoured to think no more of the subject just then ; so [he]_123-oliver listened attentively to a great many stories [she]_{1080-the old lady} told [him]_123-oliver , about [an amiable and handsome daughter of [hers]_{1080-the old lady} , who was married to [an amiable and handsome man]_{1749-an amiable and handsome man} , and lived in [the country]_{4929-the country}]_{1748-an amiable and handsome daughter of hers , who was married to an amiable and handsome man , and lived in the country} ; and about [a son]_{1751-a son} , who was clerk to [a merchant in [the West Indies]_{23-the west indies}]_{1752-a merchant in the west indies} ; and who was , also , such [a good young man]_{1753-a good young man} , and wrote such dutiful letters [home]_4737-home four times a year , that it brought the tears into [her]_{1080-the old lady} eyes to talk about them . When [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} had expatiated , a long time , on the excellences of [[her]_{1080-the old lady} children]_{4804-her children} , and the merits of [[her]_{1080-the old lady} kind good husband]_{1757-her kind good husband} besides , who had been dead and gone , [poor dear soul]_{1758-poor dear soul} ! just six - and - twenty years , it was time to have tea . After tea [she]_{1080-the old lady} began to teach [Oliver]_123-oliver cribbage : which [he]_123-oliver learnt as quickly as [she]_{1080-the old lady} could teach : and at which game [they]_1759-they played , with great interest and gravity , until it was time for [the invalid]_{1760-the invalid} to have some warm wine and water , with a slice of dry toast , and then to go cosily to bed . [They]_1761-they were happy days , those of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s recovery . Everything was so quiet , and neat , and orderly ; [everybody]_{377-everybody} so kind and gentle ; that after the noise and turbulence in the midst of which [he]_123-oliver had always lived , it seemed like Heaven itself . [He]_123-oliver was no sooner strong enough to put [his]_123-oliver clothes on , properly , than [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} caused a complete new suit , and a new cap , and a new pair of shoes , to be provided for [him]_123-oliver . As [Oliver]_123-oliver was told that [he]_123-oliver might do what [he]_123-oliver liked with the old clothes , [he]_123-oliver gave them to [a servant who had been very kind to [him]_123-oliver]_{1763-a servant who had been very kind to him} , and asked [her]_{1763-a servant who had been very kind to him} to sell them to [a Jew]_{1764-a jew} , and keep the money for [herself]_{1763-a servant who had been very kind to him} . This [she]_{1763-a servant who had been very kind to him} very readily did ; and , as [Oliver]_123-oliver looked out of the parlour window , and saw [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} roll them up in [his]_{1184-the jew} bag and walk away , [he]_123-oliver felt quite delighted to think that they were safely gone , and that there was now no possible danger of [his]_123-oliver ever being able to wear them again . [They]_1766-they were sad rags , to tell the truth ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver had never had a new suit before . One evening , about a week after the affair of the picture , as [he]_123-oliver was sitting talking to [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , there came a message down from [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , that if [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver felt pretty well , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} should like to see [him]_123-oliver in [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} study]_{1767-his study} , and talk to [him]_123-oliver a little while . “ Bless [us]_5215-us , and save [us]_5215-us ! Wash [your]_123-oliver hands , and let [me]_{178-mrs. bedwin} part [your]_123-oliver hair nicely for [you]_123-oliver , [child]_5128-child , ”_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} said [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} . “ [Dear heart]_{185-dear heart} alive ! If [we]_5215-us had known [he]_123-oliver would have asked for [you]_123-oliver , [we]_5215-us would have put [you]_123-oliver a clean collar on , and made [you]_123-oliver as smart as sixpence ! ”_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} [Oliver]_123-oliver did as [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} bade [him]_123-oliver ; and , although [she]_{1080-the old lady} lamented grievously , meanwhile , that there was not even time to crimp the little frill that bordered [his]_123-oliver shirt - collar ; [he]_123-oliver looked so delicate and handsome , despite that important personal advantage , that [she]_{1080-the old lady} went so far as to say : looking at [him]_123-oliver with great complacency from head to foot , that [she]_{1080-the old lady} really did n’t think it would have been possible , on the longest notice , to have made much difference in [him]_123-oliver for the better . Thus encouraged , [Oliver]_123-oliver tapped at [the study]_{1769-the study} door . On [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} calling to [him]_123-oliver to come in , [he]_123-oliver found [himself]_123-oliver in [a little back room]_{1770-a little back room} , quite full of books , with a window , looking into [some pleasant little gardens]_{1771-some pleasant little gardens} . There was a table drawn up before the window , at which [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} was seated reading . When [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} saw [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} pushed the book away from [him]_123-oliver , and told [him]_123-oliver to come near the table , and sit down . [Oliver]_123-oliver complied ; marvelling where [the people]_{397-the people} could be found to read such a great number of books as seemed to be written to make [the world]_{351-the world} wiser . Which is still a marvel to [more experienced people]_{1774-more experienced people} than [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , every day of [their]_{1774-more experienced people} lives . “ There are a good many books , are there not , [[my]_{173-mr. brownlow} boy]_{4668-my boy} ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , observing the curiosity with which [Oliver]_123-oliver surveyed the shelves that reached from the floor to the ceiling . “ A great number , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_123-oliver never saw so many . ”_[123-oliver] “ [You]_123-oliver shall read them , if [you]_123-oliver behave well , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} kindly ; “ and [you]_123-oliver will like that , better than looking at the outsides,—that is , some cases ; because there are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ [I]_123-oliver suppose they are those heavy ones , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing to some large quartos , with a good deal of gilding about the binding . “ Not always those , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , patting [Oliver]_123-oliver on the head , and smiling as [he]_{597-the old gentleman} did so ; “ there are other equally heavy ones , though of a much smaller size . How should [you]_123-oliver like to grow up [a clever man]_{5220-a clever man} , and write books , eh ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ [I]_123-oliver think [I]_123-oliver would rather read them , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ What ! would n’t [you]_123-oliver like to be [a book - writer]_{5222-a book - writer} ? ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . [Oliver]_123-oliver considered a little while ; and at last said , [he]_123-oliver should think it would be a much better thing to be [a book - seller]_{1778-a book - seller} ; upon which [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} laughed heartily , and declared [he]_{597-the old gentleman} had said a very good thing . Which [Oliver]_123-oliver felt glad to have done , though [he]_123-oliver by no means knew what it was . “ Well , well , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , composing [his]_{597-the old gentleman} features . “ Do n’t be afraid ! [We]_5223-we wo n’t make [an author]_{5224-an author} of [you]_123-oliver , while there ’s an honest trade to be learnt , or brick - making to turn to . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ Thank [you]_{597-the old gentleman} , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . At the earnest manner of [his]_123-oliver reply , [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} laughed again ; and said something about a curious instinct , which [Oliver]_123-oliver , not understanding , paid no very great attention to . “ Now , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , speaking if possible in a kinder , but at the same time in a much more serious manner , than [Oliver]_123-oliver had ever known [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} assume yet , “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} want [you]_123-oliver to pay great attention , [[my]_{173-mr. brownlow} boy]_{4668-my boy} , to what [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} am going to say . [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} shall talk to [you]_123-oliver without any reserve ; because [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} am sure [you]_123-oliver are well able to understand [me]_{173-mr. brownlow} , as [many older persons]_{5227-many older persons} would be . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Oh , do n’t tell [you]_123-oliver are going to send [me]_123-oliver away , [sir]_4543-sir , pray ! ”_[123-oliver] exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver , alarmed at the serious tone of [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} ’s commencement ! “ Do n’t turn [me]_123-oliver out of doors to wander in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} again . Let [me]_123-oliver stay [here]_4553-here , and be [a servant]_{5231-a servant} . Do n’t send [me]_123-oliver back to [the wretched place [I]_123-oliver came from]_{5232-the wretched place i came from} . Have mercy upon [a poor boy]_{5080-a poor boy} , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_[123-oliver] “ [[My]_{597-the old gentleman} dear child]_{5235-my dear child} , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , moved by the warmth of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s sudden appeal ; “ [you]_123-oliver need not be afraid of [my]_{597-the old gentleman} deserting [you]_123-oliver , unless [you]_123-oliver give [me]_{597-the old gentleman} cause . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} “ [I]_123-oliver never , never will , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] interposed [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_{597-the old gentleman} hope not , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} rejoined [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ [I]_{597-the old gentleman} do not think [you]_123-oliver ever will . [I]_{597-the old gentleman} have been deceived , before , in the objects whom [I]_{597-the old gentleman} have endeavoured to benefit ; but [I]_{597-the old gentleman} feel strongly disposed to trust [you]_123-oliver , nevertheless ; and [I]_{597-the old gentleman} am more interested in [your]_123-oliver behalf than [I]_{597-the old gentleman} can well account for , even to [myself]_{597-the old gentleman} . [The persons on whom [I]_{597-the old gentleman} have bestowed [my]_{597-the old gentleman} dearest love]_{5237-the persons on whom i have bestowed my dearest love} , lie deep in [[their]_{5237-the persons on whom i have bestowed my dearest love} graves]_{5238-their graves} ; but , although the happiness and delight of [my]_{597-the old gentleman} life lie buried there too , [I]_{597-the old gentleman} have not made a coffin of [my]_{597-the old gentleman} heart , and sealed it up , forever , on [my]_{597-the old gentleman} best affections . Deep affliction has but strengthened and refined them . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} As [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} said this in a low voice : more to [himself]_{597-the old gentleman} than to [[his]_{597-the old gentleman} companion]_{621-his companion} : and as [he]_{597-the old gentleman} remained silent for a short time afterwards : [Oliver]_123-oliver sat quite still . “ Well , well ! ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} at length , in a more cheerful tone , “ [I]_{597-the old gentleman} only say this , because [you]_123-oliver have a young heart ; and knowing that [I]_{597-the old gentleman} have suffered great pain and sorrow , [you]_123-oliver will be more careful , perhaps , not to wound [me]_{597-the old gentleman} again . [You]_123-oliver say [you]_123-oliver are [an orphan]_{354-an orphan} , without [a friend in [the world]_{351-the world}]_{5240-a friend in the world} ; all the inquiries [I]_{597-the old gentleman} have been able to make , confirm the statement . Let [me]_{597-the old gentleman} hear [your]_123-oliver story ; where [you]_123-oliver come from ; who brought [you]_123-oliver up ; and how [you]_123-oliver got into [the company in which [I]_{597-the old gentleman} found [you]_123-oliver]_{5242-the company in which i found you} . Speak the truth , and [you]_123-oliver shall not be friendless while [I]_{597-the old gentleman} live . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s sobs checked [his]_123-oliver utterance for some minutes ; when [he]_123-oliver was on the point of beginning to relate how [he]_123-oliver had been brought up at [the farm]_{385-the farm} , and carried to [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} by [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , a peculiarly impatient little double - knock was heard at the street - door : and [the servant]_{1790-the servant} , running [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , announced [Mr. Grimwig]_{1792-mr. grimwig} . “ Is [he]_{1792-mr. grimwig} coming up ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} inquired [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[1790-the servant]} replied [the servant]_{1790-the servant} . “ [He]_{1792-mr. grimwig} asked if there were any muffins in [the house]_{403-the house} ; and , when [I]_{1790-the servant} told [him]_{1792-mr. grimwig} yes , [he]_{1792-mr. grimwig} said [he]_{1792-mr. grimwig} had come to tea . ”_{[1790-the servant]} [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} smiled ; and , turning to [Oliver]_123-oliver , said that [Mr. Grimwig]_{1794-mr. grimwig} was [an old friend of [his]_{173-mr. brownlow}]_{1795-an old friend of his} , and [he]_{1794-mr. grimwig} must not mind [his]_{1794-mr. grimwig} being a little rough in [his]_{1794-mr. grimwig} manners ; for [he]_{1794-mr. grimwig} was [a worthy creature at bottom]_{1796-a worthy creature at bottom} , as [he]_{1794-mr. grimwig} had reason to know . “ Shall [I]_123-oliver go [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ No , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} would rather [you]_123-oliver remained [here]_4553-here . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} At this moment , there walked into [the room]_{418-the room} : supporting [himself]_123-oliver by a thick stick : [a stout old gentleman , rather lame in one leg , who was dressed in a blue coat , striped waistcoat , nankeen breeches and gaiters , and a broad - brimmed white hat , with the sides turned up with green . A very small - plaited shirt frill stuck out from [his]_123-oliver waistcoat]_{1798-a stout old gentleman , rather lame in one leg , who was dressed in a blue coat , striped waistcoat , nankeen breeches and gaiters , and a broad - brimmed white hat , with the sides turned up with green . a very small - plaited shirt frill stuck out from his waistcoat} ; and a very long steel watch - chain , with nothing but a key at the end , dangled loosely below it . The ends of [his]_123-oliver white neckerchief were twisted into a ball about the size of an orange ; the variety of shapes into which [his]_123-oliver countenance was twisted , defy description . [He]_123-oliver had a manner of screwing [his]_123-oliver head on one side when [he]_123-oliver spoke ; and of looking out of the corners of [his]_123-oliver eyes at the same time : which irresistibly reminded [the beholder of a parrot]_{1799-the beholder of a parrot} . In this attitude , [he]_123-oliver fixed [himself]_123-oliver , the moment [he]_123-oliver made [his]_123-oliver appearance ; and , holding out a small piece of orange - peel at arm ’s length , exclaimed , in a growling , discontented voice , “ Look here ! do [you]_123-oliver see this ! Is n’t it a most wonderful and extraordinary thing that [I]_123-oliver ca n’t call at [[a man]_{476-a man} ’s house]_{5249-a man ’s house} but [I]_123-oliver find [a piece of [this poor surgeon]_{5251-this poor surgeon} ’s friend]_{5250-a piece of this poor surgeon ’s friend} on the staircase ? [I]_123-oliver ’ve been lamed with orange - peel once , and [I]_123-oliver know orange - peel will be [my]_123-oliver death , or [I]_123-oliver ’ll be content to eat [my]_123-oliver own head , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_[123-oliver] This was the handsome offer with which [Mr. Grimwig]_{1800-mr. grimwig} backed and confirmed nearly every assertion [he]_{1800-mr. grimwig} made ; and it was the more singular in [his]_{1800-mr. grimwig} case , because , even admitting for the sake of argument , the possibility of scientific improvements being brought to that pass which will enable [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} to eat [his]_{1445-a gentleman} own head in the event of [his]_{1445-a gentleman} being so disposed , [Mr. Grimwig]_{1802-mr. grimwig} ’s head was such a particularly large one , that [the most sanguine man alive]_{1803-the most sanguine man alive} could hardly entertain a hope of being able to get through it at a sitting — to put entirely out of the question , a very thick coating of powder . “ [I]_{1804-mr. grimwig} ’ll eat [my]_{1804-mr. grimwig} head , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[1804-mr. grimwig]} repeated [Mr. Grimwig]_{1804-mr. grimwig} , striking [his]_{1804-mr. grimwig} stick upon the ground . “ Hallo ! what ’s that ! ”_{[1804-mr. grimwig]} looking at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and retreating a pace or two . “ This is young [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , whom [we]_5254-we were speaking about , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . [Oliver]_123-oliver bowed . “ [You]_4543-sir do n’t mean to say that ’s [the boy who had the fever]_{5255-the boy who had the fever} , [I]_{1805-mr. grimwig} hope ? ”_{[1805-mr. grimwig]} said [Mr. Grimwig]_{1805-mr. grimwig} , recoiling a little more . “ Wait a minute ! Do n’t speak ! Stop — ”_{[1806-mr. grimwig]} continued [Mr. Grimwig]_{1806-mr. grimwig} , abruptly , losing all dread of the fever in [his]_{1806-mr. grimwig} triumph at the discovery ; “ that ’s [the boy who had the orange]_{5256-the boy who had the orange} ! If that ’s not [the boy]_{423-the boy} , [sir]_4543-sir , who had the orange , and threw this bit of peel upon the staircase , [I]_{1806-mr. grimwig} ’ll eat [my]_{1806-mr. grimwig} head , and [his]_{5256-the boy who had the orange} too . ”_{[1806-mr. grimwig]} “ No , no , [he]_{5256-the boy who had the orange} has not had one , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , laughing . “ Come ! Put down [your]_4543-sir hat ; and speak to [[my]_{173-mr. brownlow} young friend]_{5259-my young friend} . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ [I]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} feel strongly on this subject , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[1807-the irritable old gentleman]} said [the irritable old gentleman]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} , drawing off [his]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} gloves . “ There ’s always more or less orange - peel on the pavement in [[our]_5261-our street]_{5262-our street} ; and [I]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} _ know _ it ’s put there by [[the surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} ’s boy]_{5264-the surgeon ’s boy} at [the corner]_{5265-the corner} . [A young woman]_{324-a young woman} stumbled over a bit last night , and fell against [my]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} garden - railings ; directly [she]_{324-a young woman} got up [I]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} saw [her]_{324-a young woman} look towards [his]_{1808-the irascible old gentleman} infernal red lamp with the pantomime - light . ‘ Do n’t go to [him]_{1808-the irascible old gentleman} , ’ [I]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} called out of the window , ‘ [he]_{1808-the irascible old gentleman} ’s [an assassin]_{5267-an assassin} ! A man - trap ! ’ So [he]_{1808-the irascible old gentleman} is . If [he]_{1808-the irascible old gentleman} is not — ”_{[1807-the irritable old gentleman]} Here [the irascible old gentleman]_{1808-the irascible old gentleman} gave a great knock on the ground with [his]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} stick ; which was always understood , by [[his]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} friends]_{1809-his friends} , to imply the customary offer , whenever it was not expressed in words . Then , still keeping [his]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} stick in [his]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} hand , [he]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} sat down ; and , opening a double eye - glass , which [he]_{1807-the irritable old gentleman} wore attached to a broad black riband , took a view of [Oliver]_123-oliver : who , seeing that [he]_123-oliver was the object of inspection , coloured , and bowed again . “ That ’s [the boy]_{423-the boy} , is it ? ”_{[1810-mr. grimwig]} said [Mr. Grimwig]_{1810-mr. grimwig} , at length . “ That ’s [the boy]_{423-the boy} , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “ How are [you]_123-oliver , [boy]_4595-boy ? ”_{[1811-mr. grimwig]} said [Mr. Grimwig]_{1811-mr. grimwig} . “ A great deal better , thank [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , seeming to apprehend that [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} singular friend]_{1812-his singular friend} was about to say something disagreeable , asked [Oliver]_123-oliver to step [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} and tell [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} [they]_1814-they were ready for tea ; which , as [he]_123-oliver did not half like [the visitor]_{1815-the visitor} ’s manner , [he]_123-oliver was very happy to do . “ [He]_123-oliver is [a nice - looking boy]_{5272-a nice - looking boy} , is [he]_123-oliver not ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} inquired [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “ [I]_{1816-mr. grimwig} do n’t know , ”_{[1816-mr. grimwig]} replied [Mr. Grimwig]_{1816-mr. grimwig} , pettishly . “ Do n’t know ? ”_{[1816-mr. grimwig]} “ No . [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} do n’t know . [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} never see any difference in [boys]_498-boys . [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} only knew two sort of [boys]_498-boys . [Mealy boys]_{5275-mealy boys} , and [beef - faced boys]_{5276-beef - faced boys} . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ And which is [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ”_{[1816-mr. grimwig]} “ [Mealy]_186-mealy . [I]_{1816-mr. grimwig} know [a friend who has [a beef - faced boy]_{5278-a beef - faced boy}]_{5277-a friend who has a beef - faced boy} ; [a fine boy]_{5279-a fine boy} , [they]_{5277-a friend who has a beef - faced boy} call [him]_123-oliver ; with a round head , and red cheeks , and glaring eyes ; [a horrid boy]_{5280-a horrid boy} ; with a body and limbs that appear to be swelling out of the seams of [his]_123-oliver blue clothes ; with the voice of [a pilot , and the appetite of a wolf]_{5281-a pilot , and the appetite of a wolf} . [I]_{1816-mr. grimwig} know [him]_123-oliver ! [The wretch]_{5282-the wretch} ! ”_{[1816-mr. grimwig]} “ Come , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “ these are not the characteristics of [young Oliver Twist]_123-oliver ; so [he]_123-oliver need n’t excite [your]_{173-mr. brownlow} wrath . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ [They]_{5277-a friend who has a beef - faced boy} are not , ”_{[1817-mr. grimwig]} replied [Mr. Grimwig]_{1817-mr. grimwig} . “ [He]_123-oliver may have worse . ”_{[1817-mr. grimwig]} Here , [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} coughed impatiently ; which appeared to afford [Mr. Grimwig]_{1818-mr. grimwig} the most exquisite delight . “ [He]_123-oliver may have worse , [I]_{1819-mr. grimwig} say , ”_{[1819-mr. grimwig]} repeated [Mr. Grimwig]_{1819-mr. grimwig} . “ Where does [he]_123-oliver come from ! Who is [he]_123-oliver ? What is [he]_123-oliver ? [He]_123-oliver has had a fever . What of that ? Fevers are not peculiar to [good people]_{5283-good people} ; are [they]_{5283-good people} ? [Bad people]_{5284-bad people} have fevers sometimes ; have n’t [they]_{5283-good people} , eh ? [I]_{1819-mr. grimwig} knew [a man who was hung in [Jamaica]_24-jamaica for murdering [[his]_{5285-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master} master]_{4661-his master}]_{5285-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master} . [He]_{5285-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master} had had a fever six times ; [he]_{5285-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master} was n’t recommended to mercy on that account . Pooh ! nonsense ! ”_{[1819-mr. grimwig]} Now , the fact was , that in the inmost recesses of [his]_{1818-mr. grimwig} own heart , [Mr. Grimwig]_{1820-mr. grimwig} was strongly disposed to admit that [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s appearance and manner were unusually prepossessing ; but [he]_{1818-mr. grimwig} had a strong appetite for contradiction , sharpened on this occasion by the finding of the orange - peel ; and , inwardly determining that [no man]_{1821-no man} should dictate to [him]_{1818-mr. grimwig} whether [a boy]_{4627-a boy} was well - looking or not , [he]_{1818-mr. grimwig} had resolved , from the first , to oppose [[his]_{1818-mr. grimwig} friend]_{936-his friend} . When [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} admitted that on no one point of inquiry could [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} yet return a satisfactory answer ; and that [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} had postponed any investigation into [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s previous history until [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} thought [the boy]_{423-the boy} was strong enough to hear it ; [Mr. Grimwig]_{1825-mr. grimwig} chuckled maliciously . And [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} demanded , with a sneer , whether [the housekeeper]_{1741-the housekeeper} was in the habit of counting the plate at night ; because if [she]_{1741-the housekeeper} did n’t find a table - spoon or two missing some sunshiny morning , why , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} would be content to — and so forth . All this , [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , although [himself]_{173-mr. brownlow} somewhat of [an impetuous gentleman]_{1827-an impetuous gentleman} : knowing [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} friend]_{936-his friend} ’s peculiarities , bore with great good humour ; as [Mr. Grimwig]_{1829-mr. grimwig} , at tea , was graciously pleased to express [his]_{1829-mr. grimwig} entire approval of the muffins , matters went on very smoothly ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver , who made [one of the party]_{1830-one of the party} , began to feel more at [his]_123-oliver ease than [he]_123-oliver had yet done in [the fierce old gentleman]_{1831-the fierce old gentleman} ’s presence . “ And when are [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} going to hear a full , true , and particular account of the life and adventures of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} asked [Grimwig of Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , at the conclusion of the meal ; looking sideways at [Oliver]_123-oliver , as [he]_123-oliver resumed [his]_123-oliver subject . “ Tomorrow morning , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} would rather [he]_123-oliver was alone with [me]_{173-mr. brownlow} at the time . Come up to [me]_{173-mr. brownlow} tomorrow morning at ten o’clock , [[my]_{173-mr. brownlow} dear]_{4649-my dear} . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . [He]_123-oliver answered with some hesitation , because [he]_123-oliver was confused by [Mr. Grimwig]_{1832-mr. grimwig} ’s looking so hard at [him]_123-oliver . “ [I]_{586-that gentleman} ’ll tell [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} what , ”_{[586-that gentleman]} whispered [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} to [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ [he]_123-oliver wo n’t come up to [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} tomorrow morning . [I]_{586-that gentleman} saw [him]_123-oliver hesitate . [He]_123-oliver is deceiving [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} , [[my]_{586-that gentleman} good friend]_{5289-my good friend} . ”_{[586-that gentleman]} “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’ll swear [he]_123-oliver is not , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , warmly . “ If [he]_123-oliver is not , ”_{[1834-mr. grimwig]} said [Mr. Grimwig]_{1834-mr. grimwig} , “ [I]_{1834-mr. grimwig} ’ll — ”_{[1834-mr. grimwig]} and down went the stick . “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’ll answer for [that boy]_{4614-that boy} ’s truth with [my]_{173-mr. brownlow} life ! ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , knocking the table . “ And [I]_{1835-mr. grimwig} for [his]_{4614-that boy} falsehood with [my]_{1835-mr. grimwig} head ! ”_{[1835-mr. grimwig]} rejoined [Mr. Grimwig]_{1835-mr. grimwig} , knocking the table also . “ [We]_5291-we shall see , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , checking [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} rising anger . “ [We]_5291-we will , ”_{[1836-mr. grimwig]} replied [Mr. Grimwig]_{1836-mr. grimwig} , with a provoking smile ; “ [we]_5291-we will . ”_{[1836-mr. grimwig]} As fate would have it , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} chanced to bring in , at this moment , a small parcel of books , which [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} had that morning purchased of [the identical bookstall - keeper , who has already figured in this history]_{1837-the identical bookstall - keeper , who has already figured in this history} ; having laid them on the table , [she]_{178-mrs. bedwin} prepared to leave [the room]_{418-the room} . “ Stop [the boy]_{423-the boy} , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} ! ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ there is something to go back . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ [He]_{423-the boy} has gone , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} replied [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} . “ Call after [him]_{423-the boy} , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ it ’s particular . [He]_{423-the boy} is [a poor man]_{4635-a poor man} , and they are not paid for . There are some books to be taken back , too . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [The street]_{4555-the street} - door was opened . [Oliver]_123-oliver ran one way ; and [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ran another ; and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} stood on the step and screamed for [the boy]_{423-the boy} ; but there was [no boy]_{4882-no boy} in sight . [Oliver]_123-oliver and [the girl]_{1840-the girl} returned , in a breathless state , to report that there were no tidings of [him]_123-oliver . “ Dear [me]_{173-mr. brownlow} , [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} am very sorry for that , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} exclaimed [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} particularly wished those books to be returned tonight . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Send [Oliver]_123-oliver with them , ”_{[1844-mr. grimwig]} said [Mr. Grimwig]_{1844-mr. grimwig} , with an ironical smile ; “ [he]_123-oliver will be sure to deliver them safely , [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} know . ”_{[1844-mr. grimwig]} “ Yes ; do let [me]_123-oliver take them , if [you]_{597-the old gentleman} please , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_123-oliver ’ll run all the way , [sir]_4543-sir . ”_[123-oliver] [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} was just going to say that [Oliver]_123-oliver should not go out on any account ; when a most malicious cough from [Mr. Grimwig]_{1846-mr. grimwig} determined [him]_123-oliver that [he]_123-oliver should ; and that , by [his]_123-oliver prompt discharge of the commission , [he]_123-oliver should prove to [him]_123-oliver the injustice of [his]_123-oliver suspicions : on this head at least : at once . “ [You]_123-oliver _ shall _ go , [[my]_{597-the old gentleman} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “ The books are on a chair by [my]_{597-the old gentleman} table . Fetch them down . ”_{[597-the old gentleman]} [Oliver]_123-oliver , delighted to be of use , brought down the books under [his]_123-oliver arm in a great bustle ; and waited , cap in hand , to hear what message [he]_123-oliver was to take . “ [You]_123-oliver are to say , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , glancing steadily at [Grimwig]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “ [you]_123-oliver are to say that [you]_123-oliver have brought those books back ; and that [you]_123-oliver have come to pay the four pound ten [I]_{173-mr. brownlow} owe [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} . This is a five - pound note , so [you]_123-oliver will have to bring [me]_{173-mr. brownlow} back , ten shillings change . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ [I]_123-oliver wo n’t be ten minutes , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , eagerly . Having buttoned up the bank - note in [his]_123-oliver jacket pocket , and placed the books carefully under [his]_123-oliver arm , [he]_123-oliver made a respectful bow , and left [the room]_{418-the room} . [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} followed [him]_123-oliver to [the street]_{4555-the street} - door , giving [him]_123-oliver many directions about the nearest way , and the name of [the bookseller]_{1850-the bookseller} , and the name of [the street]_{4555-the street} : all of which [Oliver]_123-oliver said [he]_123-oliver clearly understood . Having superadded many injunctions to be sure and not take cold , [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} at length permitted [him]_123-oliver to depart . “ Bless [his]_123-oliver sweet face ! ”_{[1080-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , looking after [him]_123-oliver . “ [I]_{1080-the old lady} ca n’t bear , somehow , to let [him]_123-oliver go out of [my]_{1080-the old lady} sight . ”_{[1080-the old lady]} At this moment , [Oliver]_123-oliver looked gaily round , and nodded before [he]_123-oliver turned the corner . [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} smilingly returned [his]_123-oliver salutation , and , closing the door , went back to [[her]_{1080-the old lady} own room]_{1855-her own room} . “ Let [me]_{173-mr. brownlow} see ; [he]_123-oliver ’ll be back in twenty minutes , at the longest , ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , pulling out [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} watch , and placing it on the table . “ It will be dark by that time . ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} “ Oh ! [you]_{1856-mr. grimwig} really expect [him]_123-oliver to come back , do [you]_{1856-mr. grimwig} ? ”_{[1856-mr. grimwig]} inquired [Mr. Grimwig]_{1856-mr. grimwig} . “ Do n’t [you]_{1856-mr. grimwig} ? ”_{[173-mr. brownlow]} asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , smiling . The spirit of contradiction was strong in [Mr. Grimwig]_{1857-mr. grimwig} ’s breast , at the moment ; and it was rendered stronger by [[his]_123-oliver friend]_{936-his friend} ’s confident smile . “ No , ”_[123-oliver] [he]_123-oliver said , smiting the table with [his]_123-oliver fist , “ [I]_123-oliver do not . [The boy]_{423-the boy} has a new suit of clothes on [his]_{423-the boy} back , a set of valuable books under [his]_{423-the boy} arm , and a five - pound note in [his]_{423-the boy} pocket . [He]_{423-the boy} ’ll join [[his]_{423-the boy} old friends]_{5300-his old friends} [the thieves]_{1464-the thieves} , and laugh at [you]_5302-you . If ever [that boy]_{4614-that boy} returns to [this house]_{5304-this house} , [sir]_4543-sir , [I]_123-oliver ’ll eat [my]_123-oliver head . ”_[123-oliver] With these words [he]_123-oliver drew [his]_123-oliver chair closer to the table ; and there [the two friends]_{1859-the two friends} sat , in silent expectation , with the watch between [them]_{1859-the two friends} . It is worthy of remark , as illustrating the importance [we]_1860-we attach to [our]_1860-we own judgments , and the pride with which [we]_1860-we put forth [our]_1860-we most rash and hasty conclusions , that , although [Mr. Grimwig]_{1861-mr. grimwig} was not by any means [a bad - hearted man]_{1862-a bad - hearted man} , and though [he]_{1861-mr. grimwig} would have been unfeignedly sorry to see [[his]_{1861-mr. grimwig} respected friend]_{1863-his respected friend} duped and deceived , [he]_{1861-mr. grimwig} really did most earnestly and strongly hope at that moment , that [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver might not come back . It grew so dark , that the figures on the dial - plate were scarcely discernible ; but there [the two old gentlemen]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} continued to sit , in silence , with the watch between [them]_{1859-the two friends} . CHAPTER XV . SHOWING HOW VERY FOND OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver , [THE MERRY OLD JEW]_{182-the jew} AND [MISS NANCY]_167-nancy WERE In [the obscure parlour of [a low public - house]_{1866-a low public - house}]_{1865-the obscure parlour of a low public - house} , in [the filthiest part of [Little Saffron Hill]_{15-little saffron hill}]_{1867-the filthiest part of little saffron hill} ; [a dark and gloomy den]_{1868-a dark and gloomy den} , where a flaring gas - light burnt all day in the winter - time ; and where no ray of sun ever shone in the summer : there sat , brooding over a little pewter measure and a small glass , strongly impregnated with the smell of liquor , [a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} would have hesitated to recognise as [Mr. William Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} . At [his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} feet , sat a white - coated , red - eyed dog ; who occupied [himself]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} , alternately , in winking at [[his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} master]_{4661-his master} with both eyes at the same time ; and in licking a large , fresh cut on one side of [his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} mouth , which appeared to be the result of some recent conflict . “ Keep quiet , [you]_{4661-his master} warmint ! Keep quiet ! ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} said [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , suddenly breaking silence . Whether [his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} meditations were so intense as to be disturbed by the dog ’s winking , or whether [his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} feelings were so wrought upon by [his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} reflections that they required all the relief derivable from kicking an unoffending animal to allay them , is matter for argument and consideration . Whatever was the cause , the effect was a kick and a curse , bestowed upon the dog simultaneously . [Dogs]_1871-dogs are not generally apt to revenge injuries inflicted upon [them]_1871-dogs by [[their]_1871-dogs masters]_{1872-their masters} ; but [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} ’s dog , having faults of temper in common with [[his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} owner]_{1873-his owner} , and labouring , perhaps , at this moment , under a powerful sense of injury , made no more ado but at once fixed [his]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} teeth in one of the half - boots . Having given in a hearty shake , [he]_{1869-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} retired , growling , under a form ; just escaping the pewter measure which [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} levelled at [his]_{183-mr. sikes} head . “ [You]_{183-mr. sikes} would , would [you]_{183-mr. sikes} ? ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} said [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , seizing the poker in one hand , and deliberately opening with the other a large clasp - knife , which [he]_{183-mr. sikes} drew from [his]_{183-mr. sikes} pocket . “ Come here , [[you]_{183-mr. sikes} born devil]_{5306-you born devil} ! Come here ! D’ye hear ? ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} The dog no doubt heard ; because [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} spoke in the very harshest key of a very harsh voice ; but , appearing to entertain some unaccountable objection to having [his]_{183-mr. sikes} throat cut , [he]_{183-mr. sikes} remained where [he]_{183-mr. sikes} was , and growled more fiercely than before : at the same time grasping the end of the poker between [his]_{183-mr. sikes} teeth , and biting at it like a wild beast . This resistance only infuriated [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} the more ; who , dropping on [his]_{183-mr. sikes} knees , began to assail the animal most furiously . The dog jumped from right to left , and from left to right ; snapping , growling , and barking ; [the man]_{843-the man} thrust and swore , and struck and blasphemed ; and the struggle was reaching a most critical point for one or other ; when , the door suddenly opening , the dog darted out : leaving [Bill Sikes]_149-sikes with the poker and the clasp - knife in [his]_149-sikes hands . There must always be two parties to a quarrel , says [the old adage]_{1875-the old adage} . [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , being disappointed of the dog ’s participation , at once transferred [his]_149-sikes share in the quarrel to [the new comer]_{1486-the new comer} . “ What the devil do [you]_{1184-the jew} come in between [me]_{183-mr. sikes} and [my]_{183-mr. sikes} dog for ? ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} said [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , with a fierce gesture . “ [I]_161-fagin did n’t know , [[my]_161-fagin dear]_{4649-my dear} , [I]_161-fagin did n’t know , ”_[161-fagin] replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , humbly ; for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} was [the new comer]_{1486-the new comer} . “ Did n’t know , [[you]_{1184-the jew} white - livered thief]_{5308-you white - livered thief} ! ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} growled [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} . “ Could n’t [you]_{1184-the jew} hear the noise ? ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} “ Not a sound of it , as [I]_{1184-the jew} ’m [a living man]_{5309-a living man} , [Bill]_149-sikes , ”_{[1184-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ Oh no ! [You]_{1184-the jew} hear nothing , [you]_{1184-the jew} do n’t , ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} retorted [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} with a fierce sneer . “ Sneaking in and out , so as [nobody]_316-nobody hears how [you]_{1184-the jew} come or go ! [I]_{183-mr. sikes} wish [you]_{1184-the jew} had been the dog , [Fagin]_161-fagin , half a minute ago . ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} “ Why ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} inquired [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} with a forced smile . “ ’Cause [the government]_{5311-the government} , as cares for the lives of [such men as [you]_{1184-the jew}]_{5312-such men as you} , as have n’t half the pluck of [curs]_5313-curs , lets [a man]_{476-a man} kill a dog how [he]_{476-a man} likes , ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} replied [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , shutting up the knife with a very expressive look ; “ that ’s why . ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} [The Jew]_{182-the jew} rubbed [his]_{182-the jew} hands ; and , sitting down at the table , affected to laugh at the pleasantry of [[his]_{182-the jew} friend]_{936-his friend} . [He]_{182-the jew} was obviously very ill at ease , however . “ Grin away , ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} said [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , replacing the poker , and surveying [him]_{936-his friend} with savage contempt ; “ grin away . [You]_{936-his friend} ’ll never have the laugh at [me]_{183-mr. sikes} , though , unless it ’s behind a nightcap . [I]_{183-mr. sikes} ’ve got the upper hand over [you]_{936-his friend} , [Fagin]_161-fagin ; and , d — [me]_{183-mr. sikes} , [I]_{183-mr. sikes} ’ll keep it . There ! If [I]_{183-mr. sikes} go , [you]_{936-his friend} go ; so take care of [me]_{183-mr. sikes} . ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} “ Well , well , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , “ [I]_{1184-the jew} know all that ; [we]_5316-we — [we]_5316-we — have a mutual interest , Bill,—a mutual interest . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Humph , ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} said [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , as if [he]_{183-mr. sikes} thought the interest lay rather more on [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s side than on [his]_{183-mr. sikes} . “ Well , what have [you]_{936-his friend} got to say to [me]_{183-mr. sikes} ? ”_{[183-mr. sikes]} “ [It]_5317-it ’s all passed safe through the melting - pot , ”_[161-fagin] replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , “ and this is [your]_{936-his friend} share . It ’s rather more than it ought to be , [[my]_161-fagin dear]_{4649-my dear} ; but as [I]_161-fagin know [you]_{936-his friend} ’ll do [me]_161-fagin a good turn another time , and — ”_[161-fagin] “ Stow that gammon , ”_{[1884-the robber]} interposed [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , impatiently . “ Where is it ? Hand over ! ”_{[1884-the robber]} “ Yes , yes , [Bill]_149-sikes ; give [me]_{1184-the jew} time , give [me]_{1184-the jew} time , ”_{[1184-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , soothingly . “ Here it is ! All safe ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} As [he]_{183-mr. sikes} spoke , [he]_{183-mr. sikes} drew forth an old cotton handkerchief from [his]_{183-mr. sikes} breast ; and untying a large knot in one corner , produced a small brown - paper packet . [Sikes]_149-sikes , snatching it from [him]_{183-mr. sikes} , hastily opened it ; and proceeded to count the sovereigns it contained . “ This is all , is it ? ”_[149-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ All , ”_{[1184-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ [You]_149-sikes have n’t opened the parcel and swallowed one or two as [you]_149-sikes come along , have [you]_149-sikes ? ”_[149-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes , suspiciously . “ Do n’t put on an injured look at the question ; [you]_149-sikes ’ve done it many a time . Jerk the tinkler . ”_[149-sikes] These words , in plain English , conveyed an injunction to ring the bell . It was answered by [another Jew]_{1887-another jew} : younger than [Fagin]_161-fagin , but nearly as vile and repulsive in appearance . [Bill Sikes]_149-sikes merely pointed to the empty measure . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} , perfectly understanding the hint , retired to fill it : previously exchanging a remarkable look with [Fagin]_161-fagin , who raised [his]_161-fagin eyes for an instant , as if in expectation of it , and shook [his]_161-fagin head in reply ; so slightly that the action would have been almost imperceptible to [an observant third person]_{1889-an observant third person} . It was lost upon [Sikes]_149-sikes , who was stooping at the moment to tie the boot - lace which the dog had torn . Possibly , if [he]_149-sikes had observed the brief interchange of signals , [he]_149-sikes might have thought that it boded no good to [him]_149-sikes . “ Is [anybody]_421-anybody here , [Barney]_187-barney ? ”_[161-fagin] inquired [Fagin]_161-fagin ; speaking , now that [Sikes]_149-sikes was looking on , without raising [his]_149-sikes eyes from the ground . “ [Dot a shoul]_{5320-dot a shoul} , ”_[187-barney] replied [Barney]_187-barney ; whose words : whether [they]_1890-they [came from the heart or not]_{1891-came from the heart or not} : made their way through the nose . “ [Nobody]_316-nobody ? ”_[161-fagin] inquired [Fagin]_161-fagin , in a tone of surprise : which perhaps might mean that [Barney]_187-barney was at liberty to tell the truth . “ [Dobody]_188-dobody but [Biss Dadsy]_{189-biss dadsy} , ”_[187-barney] replied [Barney]_187-barney . “ [Nancy]_167-nancy ! ”_[149-sikes] exclaimed [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ Where ? Strike [me]_149-sikes blind , if [I]_149-sikes do n’t honour [that ’ ere girl]_{5322-that ’ ere girl} , for [her]_167-nancy native talents . ”_[149-sikes] “ [She]_{5322-that ’ ere girl} ’s bid [havid]_5323-havid a plate of boiled beef i d the bar , ”_[187-barney] replied [Barney]_187-barney . “ Send [her]_{5322-that ’ ere girl} here , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes , pouring out a glass of liquor . “ Send [her]_{5322-that ’ ere girl} here . ”_[149-sikes] [Barney]_187-barney looked timidly at [Fagin]_161-fagin , as if for permission ; [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} remaining silent , and not lifting [his]_{1184-the jew} eyes from the ground , [he]_{1184-the jew} retired ; and presently returned , ushering in [Nancy]_167-nancy ; who was decorated with the bonnet , apron , basket , and street - door key , complete . “ [You]_167-nancy are on the scent , are [you]_167-nancy , [Nancy]_167-nancy ? ”_[149-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes , proffering the glass . “ Yes , [I]_{1668-the young lady} am , [Bill]_149-sikes , ”_{[1668-the young lady]} replied [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , disposing of its contents ; “ and tired enough of it [I]_{1668-the young lady} am , too . [The young brat]_{5324-the young brat} ’s been ill and confined to [the crib]_{5325-the crib} ; and — ”_{[1668-the young lady]} “ Ah , [Nancy]_167-nancy , [dear]_4730-dear ! ”_[161-fagin] said [Fagin]_161-fagin , looking up . Now , whether a peculiar contraction of [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s red eye - brows , and a half closing of [his]_{1184-the jew} deeply - set eyes , warned [Miss Nancy]_167-nancy that [she]_167-nancy was disposed to be too communicative , is not a matter of much importance . The fact is all [we]_1895-we need care for [here]_4553-here ; and the fact is , that [she]_167-nancy suddenly checked [herself]_167-nancy , and with several gracious smiles upon [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , turned the conversation to other matters . In about ten minutes ’ time , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin was seized with a fit of coughing ; upon which [Nancy]_167-nancy pulled [her]_167-nancy shawl over [her]_167-nancy shoulders , and declared it was time to go . [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , finding that [he]_{1184-the jew} was walking a short part of [her]_167-nancy way [himself]_{1184-the jew} , expressed [his]_{1184-the jew} intention of accompanying [her]_167-nancy ; [they]_1897-they went away together , followed , at a little distant , by the dog , who slunk out of [a back - yard]_{1898-a back - yard} as soon as [[his]_{1184-the jew} master]_{4661-his master} was out of sight . [The Jew]_{182-the jew} thrust [his]_{182-the jew} head out of [the room]_{418-the room} door when [Sikes]_149-sikes had left [it]_1901-it ; looked after [him]_{182-the jew} as [he]_{182-the jew} walked up [the dark passage]_{830-the dark passage} ; shook [his]_{182-the jew} clenched fist ; muttered a deep curse ; and then , with a horrible grin , reseated [himself]_{182-the jew} at the table ; where [he]_{182-the jew} was soon deeply absorbed in the interesting pages of the Hue - and - Cry . Meanwhile , [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , little dreaming that [he]_123-oliver was within so very short a distance of [the merry old gentleman]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} , was on [his]_123-oliver way to the book - stall . When [he]_123-oliver got into [Clerkenwell]_{18-clerkenwell} , [he]_123-oliver accidently turned down [a by - street]_{1904-a by - street} which was not exactly in [his]_123-oliver way ; but not discovering [his]_123-oliver mistake until [he]_123-oliver had got half - way down [it]_{1904-a by - street} , and knowing it must lead in the right direction , [he]_123-oliver did not think it worth while to turn back ; and so marched on , as quickly as [he]_123-oliver could , with the books under [his]_123-oliver arm . [He]_123-oliver was walking along , thinking how happy and contented [he]_123-oliver ought to feel ; and how much [he]_123-oliver would give for only one look at [poor little Dick , who , starved and beaten , might be weeping bitterly at that very moment ; when [he]_123-oliver was startled by [a young woman]_{324-a young woman} screaming out very loud . “ Oh , [[my]_{324-a young woman} dear brother]_{5328-my dear brother}]_{5327-poor little dick , who , starved and beaten , might be weeping bitterly at that very moment ; when he was startled by a young woman screaming out very loud . “ oh , my dear brother} ! ”_{[324-a young woman]} And [he]_123-oliver had hardly looked up , to see what the matter was , when [he]_123-oliver was stopped by having a pair of arms thrown tight round [his]_123-oliver neck . “ Do n’t , ”_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , struggling . “ Let go of [me]_123-oliver . Who is it ? What are [you]_{324-a young woman} stopping [me]_123-oliver for ? ”_[123-oliver] The only reply to this , was a great number of loud lamentations from [the young woman who had embraced [him]_123-oliver]_{1906-the young woman who had embraced him} ; and who had a little basket and a street - door key in [her]_{324-a young woman} hand . “ Oh [my]_{326-the young woman} gracious ! ”_{[326-the young woman]} said [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} , “ [I]_{326-the young woman} have found [him]_123-oliver ! Oh ! [Oliver]_123-oliver ! [Oliver]_123-oliver ! Oh [[you]_123-oliver naughty boy]_{5329-you naughty boy} , to make [me]_{326-the young woman} suffer such distress on [your]_123-oliver account ! Come [home]_4737-home , [dear]_4730-dear , come . Oh , [I]_{326-the young woman} ’ve found [him]_123-oliver . Thank gracious goodness heavins , [I]_{326-the young woman} ’ve found [him]_123-oliver ! ”_{[326-the young woman]} With these incoherent exclamations , [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} burst into another fit of crying , and got so dreadfully hysterical , that [a couple of women who came up at the moment]_{1909-a couple of women who came up at the moment} asked [a butcher ’s boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on]_{1910-a butcher ’s boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} , whether [he]_{1910-a butcher ’s boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} did n’t think [he]_{1910-a butcher ’s boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} had better run for [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . To which , [the butcher ’s boy : who appeared of a lounging , not to say indolent disposition]_{1912-the butcher ’s boy : who appeared of a lounging , not to say indolent disposition} : replied , that [he]_{1910-a butcher ’s boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} thought not . “ Oh , no , no , never mind , ”_{[326-the young woman]} said [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} , grasping [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s hand ; “ [I]_{326-the young woman} ’m better now . Come [home]_4737-home directly , [[you]_123-oliver cruel boy]_{5333-you cruel boy} ! Come ! ”_{[326-the young woman]} “ Oh , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[326-the young woman]} replied [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} , “ [he]_123-oliver ran away , near a month ago , from [[his]_123-oliver parents]_{768-his parents} , who are [hard - working and respectable people]_{5336-hard - working and respectable people} ; and went and joined a set of [thieves]_1260-thieves and [bad characters]_{5338-bad characters} ; and almost broke [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother} ’s heart . ”_{[326-the young woman]} “ [Young wretch]_{5340-young wretch} ! ”_{[1915-one woman]} said [one woman]_{1915-one woman} . “ Go [home]_4737-home , do , [you]_123-oliver little brute , ”_{[591-the other]} said [the other]_{591-the other} . “ [I]_123-oliver am not , ”_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , greatly alarmed . “ [I]_123-oliver do n’t know [her]_{4584-his mother} . [I]_123-oliver have n’t [any sister]_{5342-any sister} , or [father]_5343-father and [mother]_4602-mother either . [I]_123-oliver ’m [an orphan]_{354-an orphan} ; [I]_123-oliver live at [Pentonville]_{21-pentonville} . ”_[123-oliver] “ Only hear [him]_123-oliver , how [he]_123-oliver braves it out ! ”_{[326-the young woman]} cried [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} . “ Why , it ’s [Nancy]_167-nancy ! ”_[123-oliver] exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver ; who now saw [her]_{326-the young woman} face for the first time ; and started back , in irrepressible astonishment . “ [You]_123-oliver see [he]_123-oliver knows [me]_167-nancy ! ”_[167-nancy] cried [Nancy]_167-nancy , appealing to [the bystanders]_{1918-the bystanders} . “ [He]_123-oliver ca n’t help [himself]_123-oliver . Make [him]_123-oliver come [home]_4737-home , there ’s [good people]_{5283-good people} , or [he]_123-oliver ’ll kill [[his]_123-oliver dear mother]_{5348-his dear mother} and [father]_5343-father , and break [my]_167-nancy heart ! ”_[167-nancy] “ What the devil ’s this ? ”_{[476-a man]} said [a man]_{476-a man} , bursting out of [a beer - shop]_{1920-a beer - shop} , with a white dog at [his]_{476-a man} heels ; “ [young Oliver]_123-oliver ! Come home to [[your]_123-oliver poor mother]_{5350-your poor mother} , [[you]_123-oliver young dog]_{5351-you young dog} ! Come [home]_4737-home directly . ”_{[476-a man]} “ [I]_123-oliver do n’t belong to [them]_5353-them . [I]_123-oliver do n’t know [them]_5353-them . Help ! help ! ”_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , struggling in [the man]_{843-the man} ’s powerful grasp . “ Help ! ”_{[843-the man]} repeated [the man]_{843-the man} . “ Yes ; [I]_{843-the man} ’ll help [you]_123-oliver , [[you]_123-oliver young rascal]_{4651-you young rascal} ! What books are these ? [You]_123-oliver ’ve been a stealing ’em , have [you]_123-oliver ? Give ’em here . ”_{[843-the man]} With these words , [the man]_{843-the man} tore the volumes from [his]_{843-the man} grasp , and struck [him]_123-oliver on the head . “ That ’s right ! ”_{[1924-a looker - on]} cried [a looker - on]_{1924-a looker - on} , from a garret - window . “ That ’s the only way of bringing [him]_123-oliver to [his]_123-oliver senses ! ”_{[1924-a looker - on]} “ To be sure ! ”_{[1925-a sleepy - faced carpenter]} cried [a sleepy - faced carpenter]_{1925-a sleepy - faced carpenter} , casting an approving look at the garret - window . “ It ’ll do [him]_123-oliver good ! ”_{[1926-the two women]} said [the two women]_{1926-the two women} . “ And [he]_123-oliver shall have it , too ! ”_{[843-the man]} rejoined [the man]_{843-the man} , administering another blow , and seizing [Oliver]_123-oliver by the collar . “ Come on , [[you]_123-oliver young villain]_{5355-you young villain} ! Here , [Bull’s]_190-bull’s - eye , mind [him]_123-oliver , [boy]_4595-boy ! Mind [him]_123-oliver ! ”_{[843-the man]} Weak with recent illness ; stupified by the blows and the suddenness of the attack ; terrified by the fierce growling of the dog , and the brutality of [the man]_{843-the man} ; overpowered by the conviction of [the bystanders]_{1918-the bystanders} that [he]_123-oliver really was [the hardened little wretch [he]_123-oliver was described to be]_{1930-the hardened little wretch he was described to be} ; what could [one poor child]_{1931-one poor child} do ! Darkness had set in ; it was [a low neighborhood]_{1932-a low neighborhood} ; no help was near ; resistance was useless . In another moment [he]_123-oliver was dragged into [a labyrinth of dark narrow courts]_{1933-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts} , and was forced along [them]_{1933-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts} at a pace which rendered the few cries [he]_123-oliver dared to give utterance to , unintelligible . It was of little moment , indeed , whether they were intelligible or no ; for there was [nobody]_316-nobody to care for [them]_1935-them , had they been ever so plain . The gas - lamps were lighted ; [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} was waiting anxiously at the open door ; [the servant]_{1790-the servant} had run up [the street]_{4555-the street} twenty times to see if there were any traces of [Oliver]_123-oliver ; and still [the two old gentlemen]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} sat , perseveringly , in the dark parlour , with the watch between [them]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} . [CHAPTER XVI]_{191-chapter xvi} . RELATES WHAT BECAME OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver , AFTER [HE]_123-oliver HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY [NANCY]_167-nancy [The narrow streets and courts]_{1939-the narrow streets and courts} , at length , terminated in [a large open space]_{1940-a large open space} ; scattered about which , were pens for beasts , and other indications of [a cattle - market]_{1941-a cattle - market} . [Sikes]_149-sikes slackened [his]_149-sikes pace when [they]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} reached [this spot]_{1942-this spot} : [the girl]_{1840-the girl} being quite unable to support any longer , the rapid rate at which [they]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} had hitherto walked . Turning to [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_149-sikes roughly commanded [him]_123-oliver to take hold of [Nancy]_167-nancy ’s hand . “ Do [you]_123-oliver hear ? ”_[149-sikes] growled [Sikes]_149-sikes , as [Oliver]_123-oliver hesitated , and looked round . [They]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} were in a dark corner , quite out of the track of [passengers]_{1944-passengers} . [Oliver]_123-oliver saw , but too plainly , that resistance would be of no avail . [He]_123-oliver held out [his]_123-oliver hand , which [Nancy]_167-nancy clasped tight in [hers]_167-nancy . “ Give [me]_149-sikes the other , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes , seizing [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s unoccupied hand . “ Here , [Bull’s - Eye]_{5357-bull’s - eye} ! ”_[149-sikes] The dog looked up , and growled . “ See here , [boy]_4595-boy ! ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes , putting [his]_149-sikes other hand to [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s throat ; “ if [he]_123-oliver speaks ever so soft a word , hold [him]_123-oliver ! D’ye mind ! ”_[149-sikes] The dog growled again ; and licking [his]_149-sikes lips , eyed [Oliver]_123-oliver as if [he]_149-sikes were anxious to attach [himself]_149-sikes to [his]_123-oliver windpipe without delay . “ [He]_123-oliver ’s as willing as [a Christian]_{4606-a christian} , strike [me]_149-sikes blind if [he]_123-oliver is n’t ! ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes , regarding the animal with a kind of grim and ferocious approval . “ Now , [you]_123-oliver know what [you]_123-oliver ’ve got to expect , [master]_4749-master , so call away as quick as [you]_123-oliver like ; the dog will soon stop that game . Get on , [young ’ un]_{5361-young ’ un} ! ”_[149-sikes] Bull’s - eye wagged [his]_149-sikes tail in acknowledgment of this unusually endearing form of speech ; and , giving vent to another admonitory growl for the benefit of [Oliver]_123-oliver , led the way onward . It was [Smithfield]_{26-smithfield} that [they]_1945-they were crossing , although it might have been [Grosvenor Square]_{27-grosvenor square} , for anything [Oliver]_123-oliver knew to the contrary . The night was dark and foggy . The lights in [the shops]_{1946-the shops} could scarecely struggle through the heavy mist , which thickened every moment and shrouded [the streets]_{4806-the streets} and [houses]_1159-houses in gloom ; rendering [the strange place]_{1949-the strange place} still stranger in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s eyes ; and making [his]_123-oliver uncertainty the more dismal and depressing . [They]_1945-they had hurried on a few paces , when a deep church - bell struck the hour . With its first stroke , [[his]_123-oliver two conductors]_{1950-his two conductors} stopped , and turned [their]_{1950-his two conductors} heads in the direction whence the sound proceeded . “ Eight o’clock , [Bill]_149-sikes , ”_[167-nancy] said [Nancy]_167-nancy , when the bell ceased . “ What ’s the good of telling [me]_149-sikes that ; [I]_149-sikes can hear it , ca n’t [I]_149-sikes ? ”_[149-sikes] replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ [I]_167-nancy wonder whether _ [they]_{1950-his two conductors} _ can hear it , ”_[167-nancy] said [Nancy]_167-nancy . “ Of course [they]_{1950-his two conductors} can , ”_[149-sikes] replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ It was Bartlemy time when [I]_149-sikes was shopped ; and there warn’t a penny trumpet in [the fair]_{5362-the fair} , as [I]_149-sikes could n’t hear the squeaking on . Arter [I]_149-sikes was locked up for the night , the row and din outside made [the thundering old jail]_{5363-the thundering old jail} so silent , that [I]_149-sikes could almost have beat [my]_149-sikes brains out against the iron plates of the door . ”_[149-sikes] “ [Poor fellow]_{4845-poor fellow} ! ”_[167-nancy] said [Nancy]_167-nancy , who still had [her]_167-nancy face turned towards the quarter in which the bell had sounded . “ Oh , [Bill]_149-sikes , [such fine young chaps as [them]_{5365-such fine young chaps as them}]_{5365-such fine young chaps as them} ! ”_[167-nancy] “ Yes ; that ’s all [[you]_149-sikes women]_{5366-you women} think of , ”_[149-sikes] answered [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ [Fine young chaps]_{5367-fine young chaps} ! Well , [they]_{5367-fine young chaps} ’re as good as dead , so it do n’t much matter . ”_[149-sikes] With this consolation , [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes appeared to repress a rising tendency to jealousy , and , clasping [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s wrist more firmly , told [him]_123-oliver to step out again . “ Wait a minute ! ”_{[1840-the girl]} said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} : “ [I]_{1840-the girl} would n’t hurry by , if it was [you]_149-sikes that was coming out to be hung , the next time eight o’clock struck , [Bill]_149-sikes . [I]_{1840-the girl} ’d walk round and round [the place]_{840-the place} till [I]_{1840-the girl} dropped , if the snow was on the ground , and [I]_{1840-the girl} had n’t a shawl to cover [me]_{1840-the girl} . ”_{[1840-the girl]} “ And what good would that do ? ”_[149-sikes] inquired [the unsentimental Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes . “ Unless [you]_{1840-the girl} could pitch over a file and twenty yards of good stout rope , [you]_{1840-the girl} might as well be walking fifty mile off , or not walking at all , for all the good it would do [me]_{1840-the girl} . Come on , and do n’t stand preaching there . ”_{[1840-the girl]} [The girl]_{1840-the girl} burst into a laugh ; drew [her]_{1840-the girl} shawl more closely round [her]_{1840-the girl} ; and [they]_1953-they walked away . But [Oliver]_123-oliver felt [her]_{1840-the girl} hand tremble , and , looking up in [her]_{1840-the girl} face as [they]_1953-they passed a gas - lamp , saw that it had turned a deadly white . [They]_1953-they walked on , by little - frequented and dirty ways , for a full half - hour : meeting [very few people]_{1954-very few people} , and those appearing from [their]_{1954-very few people} looks to hold much the same position in society as [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes [himself]_149-sikes . At length [they]_1953-they turned into [a very filthy narrow street]_{1955-a very filthy narrow street} , nearly full of [old - clothes shops]_{1956-old - clothes shops} ; the dog running forward , as if conscious that there was no further occasion for [his]_149-sikes keeping on guard , stopped before the door of [a shop]_{1073-a shop} that was closed and apparently untenanted ; [the house]_{403-the house} was in a ruinous condition , and on the door was nailed a board , intimating that it was to let : which looked as if it had hung there for many years . “ All right , ”_[149-sikes] cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , glancing cautiously about . [Nancy]_167-nancy stooped below the shutters , and [Oliver]_123-oliver heard the sound of a bell . [They]_1953-they crossed to the opposite side of [the street]_{4555-the street} , and stood for a few moments under a lamp . A noise , as if a sash window were gently raised , was heard ; and soon afterwards the door softly opened . [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes then seized [the terrified boy]_{1960-the terrified boy} by the collar with very little ceremony ; and [all three]_{1961-all three} were quickly inside [the house]_{403-the house} . [The passage]_{1168-the passage} was perfectly dark . [They]_1953-they waited , while [the person who had let [them]_1953-they in , chained and barred the door]_{1964-the person who had let them in , chained and barred the door} . “ [Anybody]_421-anybody here ? ”_[149-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ No , ”_[149-sikes] replied a voice , which [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [he]_123-oliver had heard before . “ Is [the old ’ un]_{5370-the old ’ un} [here]_4553-here ? ”_{[1884-the robber]} asked [the robber]_{1884-the robber} . “ Yes , ”_{[744-the voice]} replied [the voice]_{744-the voice} , “ and precious down in the mouth [he]_{5370-the old ’ un} has been . Wo n’t [he]_{5370-the old ’ un} be glad to see [you]_123-oliver ? Oh , no ! ”_{[744-the voice]} The style of this reply , as well as the voice which delivered it , seemed familiar to [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s ears : but it was impossible to distinguish even the form of [the speaker in the darkness]_{1967-the speaker in the darkness} . “ Let ’s have a glim , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes , “ or [we]_1953-they shall go breaking [our]_1953-they necks , or treading on the dog . Look after [your]_123-oliver legs if [you]_123-oliver do ! ”_[149-sikes] “ Stand still a moment , and [I]_{744-the voice} ’ll get [you]_123-oliver one , ”_{[744-the voice]} replied [the voice]_{744-the voice} . The receding footsteps of [the speaker]_{1645-the speaker} were heard ; and , in another minute , the form of [Mr. John Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} , otherwise [the Artful Dodger]_{4933-the artful dodger} , appeared . [He]_{159-mr. dawkins} bore in [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} right hand a tallow candle stuck in the end of a cleft stick . [The young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} did not stop to bestow any other mark of recognition upon [Oliver]_123-oliver than a humourous grin ; but , turning away , beckoned [the visitors]_{1269-the visitors} to follow [him]_{159-mr. dawkins} down [a flight of stairs]_{1296-a flight of stairs} . [They]_1974-they crossed [an empty kitchen]_{1975-an empty kitchen} ; and , opening the door of [a low earthy - smelling room]_{1976-a low earthy - smelling room} , which seemed to have been built in [a small back - yard]_{1977-a small back - yard} , were received with a shout of laughter . “ Oh , [my]_{164-master bates} wig , [my]_{164-master bates} wig ! ”_{[164-master bates]} cried [Master Charles Bates]_{164-master bates} , from whose lungs the laughter had proceeded : “ here [he]_123-oliver is ! oh , cry , here [he]_123-oliver is ! Oh , [Fagin]_161-fagin , look at [him]_123-oliver ! [Fagin]_161-fagin , do look at [him]_123-oliver ! [I]_{164-master bates} ca n’t bear it ; it is such a jolly game , [I]_{164-master bates} ca n’t bear it . Hold [me]_{164-master bates} , [somebody]_{5093-somebody} , while [I]_{164-master bates} laugh it out . ”_{[164-master bates]} With this irrepressible ebullition of mirth , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} laid [himself]_{164-master bates} flat on the floor : and kicked convulsively for five minutes , in an ectasy of facetious joy . Then jumping to [his]_{164-master bates} feet , [he]_{164-master bates} snatched the cleft stick from [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} ; and , advancing to [Oliver]_123-oliver , viewed [him]_123-oliver round and round ; while [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , taking off [his]_{1184-the jew} nightcap , made a great number of low bows to [the bewildered boy]_{1980-the bewildered boy} . [The Artful , meantime]_{1981-the artful , meantime} , who was of a rather saturnine disposition , and seldom gave way to merriment when it interfered with business , rifled [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s pockets with steady assiduity . “ Look at [his]_123-oliver togs , [Fagin]_161-fagin ! ”_{[164-master bates]} said [Charley]_{164-master bates} , putting the light so close to [his]_{164-master bates} new jacket as nearly to set [him]_{164-master bates} on fire . “ Look at [his]_123-oliver togs ! Superfine cloth , and the heavy swell cut ! Oh , [my]_{164-master bates} eye , what a game ! And [his]_123-oliver books , too ! Nothing but [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} , [Fagin]_161-fagin ! ”_{[164-master bates]} “ Delighted to see [you]_161-fagin looking so well , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , bowing with mock humility . “ [The Artful]_{5375-the artful} shall give [you]_161-fagin another suit , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , for fear [you]_161-fagin should spoil that Sunday one . Why did n’t [you]_161-fagin write , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , and say [you]_161-fagin were coming ? [We]_5378-we ’d have got something warm for supper . ”_{[1184-the jew]} At [his]_1983-his , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} roared again : so loud , that [Fagin]_161-fagin [himself]_161-fagin relaxed , and even [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} smiled ; but as [the Artful]_{5375-the artful} drew forth the five - pound note at that instant , it is doubtful whether the sally of the discovery awakened [his]_161-fagin merriment . “ Hallo , what ’s that ? ”_[149-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes , stepping forward as [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} seized the note . “ That ’s mine , [Fagin]_161-fagin . ”_[149-sikes] “ No , no , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ [Mine]_{1184-the jew} , [Bill]_149-sikes , [mine]_{1184-the jew} . [You]_149-sikes shall have the books . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ If that ai n’t mine ! ”_[149-sikes] said [Bill Sikes]_149-sikes , putting on [his]_149-sikes hat with a determined air ; “ [mine]_149-sikes and [Nancy]_167-nancy ’s that is ; [I]_149-sikes ’ll take [the boy]_{423-the boy} back again . ”_[149-sikes] [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} started . [Oliver]_123-oliver started too , though from a very different cause ; for [he]_123-oliver hoped that the dispute might really end in [his]_123-oliver being taken back . “ Come ! Hand over , will [you]_{4649-my dear} ? ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “ This is hardly fair , [Bill]_149-sikes ; hardly fair , is it , [Nancy]_167-nancy ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} inquired [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “ Fair , or not fair , ”_[149-sikes] retorted [Sikes]_149-sikes , “ hand over , [I]_149-sikes tell [you]_{4649-my dear} ! Do [you]_{4649-my dear} think [Nancy]_167-nancy and [me]_149-sikes has got nothing else to do with [our]_5381-our precious time but to spend it in scouting arter , and kidnapping , [every young boy]_{5382-every young boy} as gets grabbed through [you]_{4649-my dear} ? Give it here , [[you]_{4649-my dear} avaricious old skeleton]_{5383-you avaricious old skeleton} , give it here ! ”_[149-sikes] With this gentle remonstrance , [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes plucked the note from between [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s finger and thumb ; and looking [the old man]_{1217-the old man} coolly in the face , folded it up small , and tied it in [his]_{1217-the old man} neckerchief . “ That ’s for [our]_5381-our share of the trouble , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “ and not half enough , neither . [You]_{4649-my dear} may keep the books , if [you]_{4649-my dear} ’re fond of reading . If [you]_{4649-my dear} ai n’t , sell ’em . ”_[149-sikes] “ They ’re very pretty , ”_{[164-master bates]} said [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} : who , with sundry grimaces , had been affecting to read one of the volumes in question ; “ beautiful writing , is n’t is , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ”_{[164-master bates]} At sight of the dismayed look with which [Oliver]_123-oliver regarded [[his]_123-oliver tormentors]_{1992-his tormentors} , [Master Bates , who was blessed with a lively sense of the ludicrous]_{1993-master bates , who was blessed with a lively sense of the ludicrous} , fell into another ectasy , more boisterous than the first . “ [They]_5384-they belong to [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , ”_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , wringing [his]_123-oliver hands ; “ to [the good , kind , old gentleman who took [me]_123-oliver into [[his]_{597-the old gentleman} house]_{5387-his house} , and had [me]_123-oliver nursed , when [I]_123-oliver was near dying of the fever]_{5386-the good , kind , old gentleman who took me into his house , and had me nursed , when i was near dying of the fever} . Oh , pray send [them]_5384-they back ; send [him]_{597-the old gentleman} back the books and money . Keep [me]_123-oliver here all [my]_123-oliver life long ; but pray , pray send them back . [He]_{597-the old gentleman} ’ll think [I]_123-oliver stole them ; [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} : all of [them]_5384-they who were so kind to [me]_123-oliver : will think [I]_123-oliver stole them . Oh , do have mercy upon [me]_123-oliver , and send [them]_5384-they back ! ”_[123-oliver] With these words , which were uttered with all the energy of passionate grief , [Oliver]_123-oliver fell upon [his]_123-oliver knees at [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s feet ; and beat [his]_123-oliver hands together , in perfect desperation . “ [The boy]_{423-the boy} ’s right , ”_[161-fagin] remarked [Fagin]_161-fagin , looking covertly round , and knitting [his]_161-fagin shaggy eyebrows into a hard knot . “ [You]_123-oliver ’re right , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_123-oliver ’re right ; [they]_5384-they _ will _ think [you]_123-oliver have stolen ’em . Ha ! ha ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} chuckled [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , rubbing [his]_{1184-the jew} hands , “ it could n’t have happened better , if [we]_5390-we had chosen [our]_5390-we time ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Of course it could n’t , ”_[149-sikes] replied [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “ [I]_149-sikes know’d that , directly [I]_149-sikes see [him]_123-oliver coming through [Clerkenwell]_{18-clerkenwell} , with the books under [his]_123-oliver arm . It ’s all right enough . [They]_5384-they ’re [soft - hearted psalm - singers]_{5391-soft - hearted psalm - singers} , or [they]_5384-they would n’t have taken [him]_123-oliver in at all ; and [they]_5384-they ’ll ask no questions after [him]_123-oliver , fear [they]_5384-they should be obliged to prosecute , and so get [him]_123-oliver lagged . [He]_123-oliver ’s safe enough . ”_[149-sikes] [Oliver]_123-oliver had looked from [one]_4689-one to the other , while these words were being spoken , as if [he]_123-oliver were bewildered , and could scarecely understand what passed ; but when [Bill Sikes]_149-sikes concluded , [he]_149-sikes jumped suddenly to [his]_149-sikes feet , and tore wildly from [the room]_{418-the room} : uttering shrieks for help , which made [the bare old house]_{1998-the bare old house} echo to the roof . “ Keep back the dog , [Bill]_149-sikes ! ”_[167-nancy] cried [Nancy]_167-nancy , springing before the door , and closing it , as [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} and [[his]_{1184-the jew} two pupils]_{2000-his two pupils} darted out in pursuit . “ Keep back the dog ; [he]_123-oliver ’ll tear [the boy]_{423-the boy} to pieces . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Serve [him]_123-oliver right ! ”_[149-sikes] cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , struggling to disengage [himself]_149-sikes from [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s grasp . “ Stand off from [me]_149-sikes , or [I]_149-sikes ’ll split [your]_{1840-the girl} head against the wall . ”_[149-sikes] “ [I]_{1840-the girl} do n’t care for that , [Bill]_149-sikes , [I]_{1840-the girl} do n’t care for that , ”_{[1840-the girl]} screamed [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , struggling violently with [the man]_{843-the man} , “ [the child]_{306-the child} sha n’t be torn down by the dog , unless [you]_149-sikes kill [me]_{1840-the girl} first . ”_{[1840-the girl]} “ Sha n’t [he]_{843-the man} ! ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes , setting [his]_149-sikes teeth . “ [I]_149-sikes ’ll soon do that , if [you]_149-sikes do n’t keep off . ”_[149-sikes] [The housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} flung [the girl]_{1840-the girl} from [him]_{843-the man} to the further end of [the room]_{418-the room} , just as [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} and [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} returned , dragging [Oliver]_123-oliver among [them]_2009-them . “ What ’s the matter here ! ”_[161-fagin] said [Fagin]_161-fagin , looking round . “ [The girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s gone mad , [I]_149-sikes think , ”_[149-sikes] replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , savagely . “ No , [she]_{1840-the girl} has n’t , ”_[167-nancy] said [Nancy]_167-nancy , pale and breathless from the scuffle ; “ no , [she]_{1840-the girl} has n’t , [Fagin]_161-fagin ; do n’t think it . ”_[167-nancy] “ Then keep quiet , will [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with a threatening look . “ No , [I]_167-nancy wo n’t do that , neither , ”_[167-nancy] replied [Nancy]_167-nancy , speaking very loud . “ Come ! What do [you]_161-fagin think of that ? ”_[167-nancy] [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin was sufficiently well acquainted with the manners and customs of that particular species of humanity to which [Nancy]_167-nancy belonged , to feel tolerably certain that it would be rather unsafe to prolong any conversation with [her]_167-nancy , at present . With the view of diverting the attention of [the company]_{1248-the company} , [he]_161-fagin turned to [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ So [you]_123-oliver wanted to get away , [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , did [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , taking up a jagged and knotted club which lay in a corner of the fireplace ; “ eh ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} [Oliver]_123-oliver made no reply . But [he]_123-oliver watched [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s motions , and breathed quickly . “ Wanted to get assistance ; called for [the police]_{5396-the police} ; did [you]_123-oliver ? ”_{[1184-the jew]} sneered [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , catching [the boy]_{423-the boy} by the arm . “ [We]_{5396-the police} ’ll cure [you]_{423-the boy} of that , [[my]_{1184-the jew} young master]_{5397-my young master} . ”_{[1184-the jew]} [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} inflicted a smart blow on [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s shoulders with the club ; and was raising it for a second , when [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , rushing forward , wrested it from [his]_123-oliver hand . [She]_{1840-the girl} flung it into the fire , with a force that brought some of the glowing coals whirling out into [the room]_{418-the room} . “ [I]_{1840-the girl} wo n’t stand by and see it done , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ”_{[1840-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “ [You]_161-fagin ’ve got [the boy]_{423-the boy} , and what more would [you]_161-fagin have?—Let [him]_{423-the boy} be — let [him]_{423-the boy} be — or [I]_{1840-the girl} shall put that mark on some of [you]_161-fagin , that will bring [me]_{1840-the girl} to the gallows before [my]_{1840-the girl} time . ”_{[1840-the girl]} [The girl]_{1840-the girl} stamped [her]_{1840-the girl} foot violently on the floor as [she]_{1840-the girl} vented this threat ; and with [her]_{1840-the girl} lips compressed , and [her]_{1840-the girl} hands clenched , looked alternately at [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} and [the other robber]_{2022-the other robber} : [her]_{1840-the girl} face quite colourless from the passion of rage into which [she]_{1840-the girl} had gradually worked [herself]_{1840-the girl} . “ Why , [Nancy]_167-nancy ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , in a soothing tone ; after a pause , during which [he]_{1184-the jew} and [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes had stared at [one another]_{2024-one another} in a disconcerted manner ; “ [you,—you’re]_167-nancy more clever than ever tonight . Ha ! ha ! [[my]_{1184-the jew} dear]_{4649-my dear} , [you]_167-nancy are acting beautifully . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Am [I]_{1840-the girl} ? ”_{[1840-the girl]} said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “ Take care [I]_{1840-the girl} do n’t overdo it . [You]_{182-the jew} will be the worse for it , [Fagin]_161-fagin , if [I]_{1840-the girl} do ; and so [I]_{1840-the girl} tell [you]_{182-the jew} in good time to keep clear of [me]_{1840-the girl} . ”_{[1840-the girl]} There is something about [a roused woman]_{2026-a roused woman} : especially if [she]_{2026-a roused woman} add to all [her]_{2026-a roused woman} other strong passions , the fierce impulses of recklessness and despair ; which [few men]_{2027-few men} like to provoke . [The Jew]_{182-the jew} saw that it would be hopeless to affect any further mistake regarding the reality of [Miss Nancy]_167-nancy ’s rage ; and , shrinking involuntarily back a few paces , cast a glance , half imploring and half cowardly , at [Sikes]_149-sikes : as if to hint that [he]_149-sikes was [the fittest person to pursue the dialogue]_{2028-the fittest person to pursue the dialogue} . [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , thus mutely appealed to ; and possibly feeling [his]_149-sikes personal pride and influence interested in the immediate reduction of [Miss Nancy]_167-nancy to reason ; gave utterance to about a couple of score of curses and threats , the rapid production of which reflected great credit on the fertility of [his]_149-sikes invention . As they produced no visible effect on the object against whom [they]_2029-they were discharged , however , [he]_149-sikes resorted to more tangible arguments . “ What do [you]_{1840-the girl} mean by this ? ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes ; backing the inquiry with a very common imprecation concerning the most beautiful of human features : which , if it were heard above , only once out of every fifty thousand times that it is uttered below , would render blindness as common a disorder as measles : “ what do [you]_{1840-the girl} mean by it ? Burn [my]_{1840-the girl} body ! Do [you]_{1840-the girl} know who [you]_{1840-the girl} are , and what [you]_{1840-the girl} are ? ”_{[1840-the girl]} “ Oh , yes , [I]_{1840-the girl} know all about it , ”_{[1840-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , laughing hysterically ; and shaking [her]_{1840-the girl} head from side to side , with a poor assumption of indifference . “ Well , then , keep quiet , ”_[149-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]_149-sikes , with a growl like that [he]_149-sikes was accustomed to use when addressing [his]_149-sikes dog , “ or [I]_{1840-the girl} ’ll quiet [you]_{1840-the girl} for a good long time to come . ”_{[1840-the girl]} [The girl]_{1840-the girl} laughed again : even less composedly than before ; and , darting a hasty look at [Sikes]_149-sikes , turned [her]_{1840-the girl} face aside , and bit [her]_{1840-the girl} lip till the blood came . “ [You]_{1840-the girl} ’re [a nice one]_{5400-a nice one} , ”_[149-sikes] added [Sikes]_149-sikes , as [he]_149-sikes surveyed [her]_{1840-the girl} with a contemptuous air , “ to take up [the humane and gen — teel side]_{5401-the humane and gen — teel side} ! A pretty subject for [the child]_{306-the child} , as [you]_{1840-the girl} call [him]_{306-the child} , to make [a friend of]_{5403-a friend of} ! ”_[149-sikes] “ God Almighty help [me]_{1840-the girl} , [I]_{1840-the girl} am ! ”_{[1840-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} passionately ; “ and [I]_{1840-the girl} wish [I]_{1840-the girl} had been struck dead in [the street]_{4555-the street} , or had changed places with [them]_5405-them [we]_5406-we passed so near tonight , before [I]_{1840-the girl} had lent a hand in bringing [him]_{306-the child} [here]_4553-here . [He]_{306-the child} ’s [a thief]_{5408-a thief} , [a liar]_{5409-a liar} , [a devil]_{5410-a devil} , all that ’s bad , from this night forth . Is n’t that enough for [the old wretch]_{5411-the old wretch} , without blows ? ”_{[1840-the girl]} “ Come , come , [Sikes]_149-sikes , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} appealing to [him]_{1184-the jew} in a remonstratory tone , and motioning towards [the boys]_{491-the boys} , who were eagerly attentive to all that passed ; “ [we]_5406-we must have civil words ; civil words , [Bill]_149-sikes . ”_{[491-the boys]} “ Civil words ! ”_{[1840-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , whose passion was frightful to see . “ Civil words , [[you]_{1184-the jew} villain]_{5412-you villain} ! Yes , [you]_{1184-the jew} deserve ’em from [me]_{1840-the girl} . [I]_{1840-the girl} thieved for [you]_{1184-the jew} when [I]_{1840-the girl} was [a child not half as old as this]_{5413-a child not half as old as this} ! ”_{[1840-the girl]} pointing to [Oliver]_123-oliver . “ [I]_{1840-the girl} have been in the same trade , and in the same service , for twelve years since . Do n’t [you]_{1184-the jew} know it ? Speak out ! Do n’t [you]_{1184-the jew} know it ? ”_{[1840-the girl]} “ Well , well , ”_{[1184-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with an attempt at pacification ; “ and , if [you]_{1840-the girl} have , it ’s [your]_{1840-the girl} living ! ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ Aye , it is ! ”_{[1840-the girl]} returned [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ; not speaking , but pouring out the words in one continuous and vehement scream . “ It is [my]_{1840-the girl} living ; and the cold , wet , [dirty streets]_{5414-dirty streets} are [[my]_{1840-the girl} home]_{5415-my home} ; and [you]_{1840-the girl} ’re the wretch that drove [me]_{1840-the girl} to [them]_{5414-dirty streets} long ago , and that ’ll keep [me]_{1840-the girl} [there]_4593-there , day and night , day and night , till [I]_{1840-the girl} die ! ”_{[1840-the girl]} “ [I]_{2038-the jew , goaded by these reproaches} shall do [you]_{1840-the girl} a mischief ! ”_{[2038-the jew , goaded by these reproaches]} interposed [the Jew , goaded by these reproaches]_{2038-the jew , goaded by these reproaches} ; “ a mischief worse than that , if [you]_{1840-the girl} say much more ! ”_{[2038-the jew , goaded by these reproaches]} [The girl]_{1840-the girl} said nothing more ; but , tearing [her]_{1840-the girl} hair and dress in a transport of passion , made such a rush at [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} as would probably have left signal marks of [her]_{1840-the girl} revenge upon [him]_{1184-the jew} , had not [her]_{1840-the girl} wrists been seized by [Sikes]_149-sikes at the right moment ; upon which , [she]_{1840-the girl} made a few ineffectual struggles , and fainted . “ [She]_{1840-the girl} ’s all right now , ”_[149-sikes] said [Sikes]_149-sikes , laying [her]_{1840-the girl} down in a corner . “ [She]_{1840-the girl} ’s uncommon strong in the arms , when [she]_{1840-the girl} ’s up in this way . ”_[149-sikes] [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} wiped [his]_{1184-the jew} forehead : and smiled , as if it were a relief to have the disturbance over ; but neither [he]_{1184-the jew} , nor [Sikes]_149-sikes , nor the dog , nor [the boys]_{491-the boys} , seemed to consider it in any other light than a common occurance incidental to business . “ It ’s the worst of having to do with [women]_1161-women , ”_{[1184-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , replacing [his]_{1184-the jew} club ; “ but [they]_1161-women ’re clever , and [we]_5418-we ca n’t get on , in [our]_5418-we line , without ’em . [Charley]_{164-master bates} , show [Oliver]_123-oliver to bed . ”_{[1184-the jew]} “ [I]_{164-master bates} suppose [he]_123-oliver ’d better not wear [his]_123-oliver best clothes tomorrow , [Fagin]_161-fagin , had [he]_123-oliver ? ”_{[164-master bates]} inquired [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “ Certainly not , ”_{[1184-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , reciprocating the grin with which [Charley]_{164-master bates} put the question . [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , apparently much delighted with [his]_{164-master bates} commission , took the cleft stick : and led [Oliver]_123-oliver into [an adjacent kitchen]_{2045-an adjacent kitchen} , where there were two or three of the beds on which [he]_123-oliver had slept before ; and here , with many uncontrollable bursts of laughter , [he]_{164-master bates} produced the identical old suit of clothes which [Oliver]_123-oliver had so much congratulated [himself]_123-oliver upon leaving off at [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s ; and the accidental display of which , to [Fagin]_161-fagin , by [the Jew who purchased them]_{2046-the jew who purchased them} , had been the very first clue received , of [his]_161-fagin whereabout . “ Put off [the smart ones]_{5419-the smart ones} , ”_{[164-master bates]} said [Charley]_{164-master bates} , “ and [I]_{164-master bates} ’ll give [’em]_5420-’em to [Fagin]_161-fagin to take care of . What fun it is ! ”_{[164-master bates]} [Poor Oliver]_123-oliver unwillingly complied . [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} rolling up the new clothes under [his]_{164-master bates} arm , departed from [the room]_{418-the room} , leaving [Oliver]_123-oliver in the dark , and locking the door behind [him]_123-oliver . The noise of [Charley]_{164-master bates} ’s laughter , and the voice of [Miss Betsy]_166-bet , who opportunely arrived to throw water over [[her]_166-bet friend]_{2048-her friend} , and perform other feminine offices for the promotion of [her]_166-bet recovery , might have kept [many people]_{2049-many people} awake under more happy circumstances than those in which [Oliver]_123-oliver was placed . But [he]_123-oliver was sick and weary ; and [he]_123-oliver soon fell sound asleep . CHAPTER XVII . [OLIVER]_123-oliver ’S DESTINY CONTINUING UNPROPITIOUS , BRINGS [A GREAT MAN]_{4983-a great man} TO [LONDON]_6-london TO INJURE [HIS]_{4983-a great man} REPUTATION It is the custom on the stage , in all good murderous melodramas , to present the tragic and the comic scenes , in as regular alternation , as the layers of red and white in a side of streaky bacon . [The hero]_{2051-the hero} sinks upon [his]_{2051-the hero} straw bed , weighed down by fetters and misfortunes ; in the next scene , [[his]_{2051-the hero} faithful but unconscious squire]_{2052-his faithful but unconscious squire} regales [the audience]_{2053-the audience} with a comic song . [We]_2054-we behold , with throbbing bosoms , [the heroine in the grasp of [a proud and ruthless baron]_{2056-a proud and ruthless baron}]_{2055-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} : [her]_{2055-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} virtue and [her]_{2055-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} life alike in danger , drawing forth [her]_{2055-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} dagger to preserve the one at the cost of the other ; and just as [our]_2054-we expectations are wrought up to the highest pitch , a whistle is heard , and [we]_2054-we are straightway transported to [the great hall of [the castle]_{2058-the castle}]_{2057-the great hall of the castle} ; where [a grey - headed seneschal]_{2059-a grey - headed seneschal} sings a funny chorus with a funnier body of [vassals]_2060-vassals , who are free of all sorts of places , from [church vaults]_{2061-church vaults} to [palaces]_2062-palaces , and roam about in company , carolling perpetually . Such changes appear absurd ; but they are not so unnatural as they would seem at first sight . The transitions in real life from well - spread boards to death - beds , and from mourning - weeds to holiday garments , are not a whit less startling ; only , there , [we]_2054-we are [busy actors]_{2063-busy actors} , instead of [passive lookers - on]_{2064-passive lookers - on} , which makes a vast difference . [The actors in the mimic life of [the theatre]_{2066-the theatre}]_{2065-the actors in the mimic life of the theatre} , are blind to violent transitions and abrupt impulses of passion or feeling , which , presented before the eyes of [mere spectators]_{2067-mere spectators} , are at once condemned as outrageous and preposterous . As sudden shiftings of the scene , and rapid changes of time and place , are not only sanctioned in books by long usage , but are by many considered as the great art of authorship : [an author]_{5224-an author} ’s skill in [his]_{5224-an author} craft being , by [such critics]_{2069-such critics} , chiefly estimated with relation to the dilemmas in which [he]_{5224-an author} leaves [[his]_{5224-an author} characters]_{2070-his characters} at the end of every chapter : this brief introduction to the present one may perhaps be deemed unnecessary . If so , let it be considered a delicate intimation on the part of [the historian]_{2071-the historian} that [he]_{5224-an author} is going back to [the town in which [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was born]_{2072-the town in which oliver twist was born} ; [the reader]_{302-the reader} taking it for granted that there are good and substantial reasons for making the journey , or [he]_{5224-an author} would not be invited to proceed upon such an expedition . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} emerged at early morning from the workhouse - gate , and walked with portly carriage and commanding steps , up [the High Street]_{549-the high street} . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} was in the full bloom and pride of beadlehood ; [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat and coat were dazzling in the morning sun ; [he]_{128-mr. bumble} clutched [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane with the vigorous tenacity of health and power . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} always carried [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head high ; but this morning it was higher than usual . There was an abstraction in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eye , an elevation in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} air , which might have warned [an observant stranger]_{2075-an observant stranger} that thoughts were passing in [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ’s mind , too great for utterance . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} stopped not to converse with [the small shopkeepers]_{2077-the small shopkeepers} and others who spoke to [him]_{128-mr. bumble} , deferentially , as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} passed along . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} merely returned [their]_{2077-the small shopkeepers} salutations with a wave of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hand , and relaxed not in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} dignified pace , until [he]_{128-mr. bumble} reached [the farm where [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann}]_{2078-the farm where mrs. mann} tended [the infant paupers]_{2079-the infant paupers} with parochial care . “ Drat [that beadle]_{5421-that beadle} ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , hearing the well - known shaking at the [garden - gate]_{2080-garden - gate} . “ If it is n’t [him]_{5421-that beadle} at this time in the morning ! [Lauk]_192-lauk , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , only think of its being [you]_{128-mr. bumble} ! Well , dear [me]_{127-mrs. mann} , it _ is _ a pleasure , this is ! Come into [the parlour]_{5422-the parlour} , [sir]_4543-sir , please . ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} The first sentence was addressed to [Susan]_129-susan ; and the exclamations of delight were uttered to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} : as [the good lady]_{789-the good lady} unlocked the garden - gate : and showed [him]_{128-mr. bumble} , with great attention and respect , into [the house]_{403-the house} . “ [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; not sitting upon , or dropping [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} into a seat , as [any common jackanapes]_{2083-any common jackanapes} would : but letting [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} gradually and slowly down into a chair ; “ [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , good morning . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Well , and good morning to _ [you]_4543-sir _ , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} replied [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , with many smiles ; “ and hoping [you]_4543-sir find [yourself]_4543-sir well , [sir]_4543-sir ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ So - so , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , ”_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ A porochial life is not a bed of roses , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ Ah , that it is n’t indeed , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , ”_{[711-the lady]} rejoined [the lady]_{711-the lady} . And all [the infant paupers]_{2079-the infant paupers} might have chorussed the rejoinder with great propriety , if [they]_{2079-the infant paupers} had heard it . “ A porochial life , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} continued [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , striking the table with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane , “ is a life of worrit , and vexation , and hardihood ; but [all public characters]_{5428-all public characters} , as [I]_{128-mr. bumble} may say , must suffer prosecution . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , not very well knowing what [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} meant , raised [her]_{127-mrs. mann} hands with a look of sympathy , and sighed . “ Ah ! [You]_{127-mrs. mann} may well sigh , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} ! ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . Finding [she]_{127-mrs. mann} had done right , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} sighed again : evidently to the satisfaction of [the public character]_{2089-the public character} : who , repressing a complacent smile by looking sternly at [his]_{2089-the public character} cocked hat , said , “ [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , [I]_{127-mrs. mann} am going to [London]_6-london . ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ Lauk , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} cried [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , starting back . “ To [London]_6-london , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[2090-the inflexible beadle]} resumed [the inflexible beadle]_{2090-the inflexible beadle} , “ by [coach]_5430-coach . [I]_{128-mr. bumble} and [two paupers]_{5431-two paupers} , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} ! A legal action is a coming on , about a settlement ; and the board has appointed [me]_{128-mr. bumble} — [me]_{128-mr. bumble} , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} — to dispose to the matter before the quarter - sessions at [Clerkinwell]_{28-clerkinwell} . And [I]_{128-mr. bumble} very much question , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} added [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , drawing [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} up , “ whether [the Clerkinwell Sessions]_{5432-the clerkinwell sessions} will not find [themselves]_{5432-the clerkinwell sessions} in the wrong box before [they]_{5432-the clerkinwell sessions} have done with [me]_{128-mr. bumble} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ Oh ! [you]_{128-mr. bumble} must n’t be too hard upon [them]_{5432-the clerkinwell sessions} , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , coaxingly . “ [The Clerkinwell Sessions]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} have brought it upon [themselves]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; “ and if [the Clerkinwell Sessions]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} find that [they]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} come off rather worse than [they]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} expected , [the Clerkinwell Sessions]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} have only [themselves]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} to thank . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} There was so much determination and depth of purpose about the menacing manner in which [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} delivered [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} of these words , that [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} appeared quite awed by them . At length [she]_{127-mrs. mann} said , “ [You]_{128-mr. bumble} ’re going by [coach]_5430-coach , [sir]_4543-sir ? [I]_{127-mrs. mann} thought it was always usual to send [them]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} [paupers]_540-paupers in [carts]_5438-carts . ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ That ’s when [they]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} ’re ill , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “ [We]_5439-we put [the sick paupers]_{5440-the sick paupers} into [open carts]_{5441-open carts} in the rainy weather , to prevent [their]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} taking cold . ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ Oh ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . “ [The opposition coach]_{5442-the opposition coach} contracts for these two ; and takes [them]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} cheap , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ [They]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} are both in a very low state , and [we]_5439-we find it would come two pound cheaper to move ’em than to bury ’em — that is , if [we]_5439-we can throw ’em upon another parish , which [I]_{128-mr. bumble} think [we]_5439-we shall be able to do , if [they]_{193-the clerkinwell sessions} do n’t die upon the road to spite [us]_5439-we . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} When [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had laughed a little while , [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes again encountered the cocked hat ; and [he]_{128-mr. bumble} became grave . “ [We]_5439-we are forgetting business , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; “ here is [your]_{128-mr. bumble} porochial stipend for the month . ”_{[389-the beadle]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} produced some silver money rolled up in paper , from [his]_{128-mr. bumble} pocket - book ; and requested a receipt : which [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} wrote . “ It ’s very much blotted , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[2093-the farmer of infants]} said [the farmer of infants]_{2093-the farmer of infants} ; “ but it ’s formal enough , [I]_{2093-the farmer of infants} dare say . Thank [you]_4543-sir , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4543-sir , [I]_{2093-the farmer of infants} am very much obliged to [you]_4543-sir , [I]_{2093-the farmer of infants} ’m sure . ”_{[2093-the farmer of infants]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} nodded , blandly , in acknowledgment of [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} ’s curtsey ; and inquired how [the children]_{396-the children} were . “ Bless [their]_{396-the children} dear little hearts ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} with emotion , “ [they]_{396-the children} ’re as well as can be , [the dears]_{5446-the dears} ! Of course , except [the two that died last week]_{5447-the two that died last week} . And [little Dick]_155-dick . ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ Is n’t [that boy]_{4614-that boy} no better ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} shook [her]_{127-mrs. mann} head . “ [He]_{4614-that boy} ’s [a ill - conditioned , wicious , bad - disposed porochial child]_{5449-a ill - conditioned , wicious , bad - disposed porochial child} that , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} angrily . “ Where is [he]_{4614-that boy} ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} ’ll bring [him]_{4614-that boy} to [you]_{128-mr. bumble} in one minute , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} replied [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . “ Here , [[you]_{128-mr. bumble} [Dick]_155-dick]_{5451-you dick} ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} After some calling , [Dick]_155-dick was discovered . Having had [his]_155-dick face put under the pump , and dried upon [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} ’s gown , [he]_155-dick was led into the awful presence of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , the beadle . [The child]_{306-the child} was pale and thin ; [his]_{306-the child} cheeks were sunken ; and [his]_{306-the child} eyes large and bright . The scanty parish dress , the livery of [his]_{306-the child} misery , hung loosely on [his]_{306-the child} feeble body ; and [his]_{306-the child} young limbs had wasted away , like those of [an old man]_{2096-an old man} . Such was the little being who stood trembling beneath [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s glance ; not daring to lift [his]_{306-the child} eyes from the floor ; and dreading even to hear [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ’s voice . “ Ca n’t [you]_{306-the child} look at [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , [[you]_{306-the child} obstinate boy]_{5453-you obstinate boy} ? ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . [The child]_{306-the child} meekly raised [his]_{306-the child} eyes , and encountered those of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ What ’s the matter with [you]_{306-the child} , [porochial Dick]_155-dick ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with well - timed jocularity . “ Nothing , [sir]_4543-sir , ”_{[306-the child]} replied [the child]_{306-the child} faintly . “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} should think not , ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , who had of course laughed very much at [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s humour . “ [You]_{306-the child} want for nothing , [I]_{127-mrs. mann} ’m sure . ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ [I]_{306-the child} should like — ”_{[306-the child]} faltered [the child]_{306-the child} . “ Hey - day ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} interposed [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} suppose [you]_{306-the child} ’re going to say that [you]_{306-the child} _ do _ want for something , now ? Why , [[you]_{306-the child} little wretch]_{4837-you little wretch} — ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ Stop , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , stop ! ”_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , raising [his]_{389-the beadle} hand with a show of authority . “ Like what , [sir]_4543-sir , eh ? ”_{[389-the beadle]} “ [I]_{306-the child} should like , ”_{[306-the child]} faltered [the child]_{306-the child} , “ if [somebody that can write]_{5457-somebody that can write} , would put a few words down for [me]_{306-the child} on a piece of paper , and fold it up and seal it , and keep it for [me]_{306-the child} , after [I]_{306-the child} am laid in the ground . ”_{[306-the child]} “ Why , what does [the boy]_{423-the boy} mean ? ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , on whom the earnest manner and wan aspect of [the child]_{306-the child} had made some impression : accustomed as [he]_{306-the child} was to such things . “ What do [you]_{128-mr. bumble} mean , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_{[306-the child]} “ [I]_{306-the child} should like , ”_{[306-the child]} said [the child]_{306-the child} , “ to leave [[my]_{306-the child} dear love]_{5460-my dear love} to poor [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver ; and to let [him]_123-oliver know how often [I]_{306-the child} have sat by [myself]_{306-the child} and cried to think of [his]_123-oliver wandering about in the dark nights with [nobody]_316-nobody to help [him]_123-oliver . And [I]_{306-the child} should like to tell [him]_123-oliver , ”_{[306-the child]} said [the child]_{306-the child} pressing [his]_{306-the child} small hands together , and speaking with great fervour , “ that [I]_{306-the child} was glad to die when [I]_{306-the child} was very young ; for , perhaps , if [I]_{306-the child} had lived to be [a man]_{476-a man} , and had grown old , [[my]_{306-the child} little sister who is in [Heaven]_218-heaven]_{5463-my little sister who is in heaven} , might forget [me]_{306-the child} , or be unlike [me]_{306-the child} ; and it would be so much happier if [we]_5464-we were [both children]_{5465-both children} [there]_4593-there together . ”_{[306-the child]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} surveyed [the little speaker]_{2106-the little speaker} , from head to foot , with indescribable astonishment ; and , turning to [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} companion]_{621-his companion} , said , “ [They]_5467-they ’re all in one story , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . That out - dacious [Oliver]_123-oliver had demogalized [them]_5467-they all ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} could n’t have believed it , [sir]_4543-sir ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , holding up [her]_{127-mrs. mann} hands , and looking malignantly at [Dick]_155-dick . “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} never see [such a hardened little wretch]_{5469-such a hardened little wretch} ! ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} “ Take [him]_155-dick away , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ! ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} imperiously . “ This must be stated to [the board]_{393-the board} , [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} “ [I]_{127-mrs. mann} hope [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} will understand that it is n’t [my]_{127-mrs. mann} fault , [sir]_4543-sir ? ”_{[127-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{127-mrs. mann} , whimpering pathetically . “ [They]_{4594-the gentleman} shall understand that , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ; [they]_{4594-the gentleman} shall be acquainted with the true state of the case , ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “ There ; take [him]_155-dick away , [I]_{128-mr. bumble} ca n’t bear the sight on [him]_155-dick . ”_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Dick]_155-dick was immediately taken away , and locked up in [the coal - cellar]_{400-the coal - cellar} . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} shortly afterwards took [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} off , to prepare for [his]_{128-mr. bumble} journey . At six o’clock next morning , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} : having exchanged [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat for a round one , and encased [his]_{128-mr. bumble} person in a blue great - coat with a cape to it : took [his]_{128-mr. bumble} place on the outside of [the coach]_{1056-the coach} , accompanied by [the criminals whose settlement was disputed]_{2110-the criminals whose settlement was disputed} ; with whom , in due course of time , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} arrived in [London]_6-london . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} experienced no other crosses on the way , than those which originated in the perverse behaviour of [the two paupers , who persisted in shivering , and complaining of the cold]_{2111-the two paupers , who persisted in shivering , and complaining of the cold} , in a manner which , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} declared , caused [his]_{128-mr. bumble} teeth to chatter in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head , and made [him]_{128-mr. bumble} feel quite uncomfortable ; although [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had a great - coat on . Having disposed of [these evil - minded persons]_{2112-these evil - minded persons} for the night , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} sat [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} down in [the house at which [the coach]_{1056-the coach} stopped]_{2113-the house at which the coach stopped} ; and took a temperate dinner of steaks , oyster sauce , and porter . Putting a glass of hot gin - and - water on the chimney - piece , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} drew [his]_{128-mr. bumble} chair to the fire ; and , with sundry moral reflections on the too - prevalent sin of discontent and complaining , composed [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} to read the paper . The very first paragraph upon which [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s eye rested , was the following advertisement . “ FIVE GUINEAS REWARD “_[123-oliver] Whereas [a young boy]_{2115-a young boy} , named [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , absconded , or was enticed , on Thursday evening last , from [[his]_{2115-a young boy} home]_{2116-his home} , at [Pentonville]_{21-pentonville} ; and has not since been heard of . The above reward will be paid to [any person who will give such information as will lead to the discovery of the said Oliver Twist]_{2117-any person who will give such information as will lead to the discovery of the said oliver twist} , or tend to throw any light upon [his]_{2115-a young boy} previous history , in which [the advertiser]_{2118-the advertiser} is , for many reasons , warmly interested . ” And then followed a full description of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s dress , person , appearance , and disappearance : with the name and address of [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} at full length . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} opened [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes ; read the advertisement , slowly and carefully , three several times ; and in something more than five minutes was on [his]_{128-mr. bumble} way to [Pentonville]_{21-pentonville} : having actually , in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} excitement , left the glass of hot gin - and - water , untasted . “_{[2118-the advertiser]} Is [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} at [home]_4737-home ? ” inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} of [the girl who opened the door]_{5475-the girl who opened the door} . To this inquiry [the girl]_{1840-the girl} returned the not uncommon , but rather evasive reply of “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [I]_0-i do n’t know ; where do [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} come from ? ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} no sooner uttered [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s name , in explanation of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} errand , than [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , who had been listening at the parlour door , hastened into [the passage]_{1168-the passage} in a breathless state . “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} Come in , come in , ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew [we]_2120-we should hear of [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} . [Poor dear]_{4548-poor dear} ! [I]_0-i knew [we]_2120-we should ! [I]_0-i was certain of it . Bless [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} heart ! [I]_0-i said so all along . ” Having said this , [the worthy old lady]_{5479-the worthy old lady} hurried back into [the parlour]_{5422-the parlour} again ; and seating [herself]_{5479-the worthy old lady} on a sofa , burst into tears . [The girl , who was not quite so susceptible]_{5481-the girl , who was not quite so susceptible} , had run [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} meanwhile ; and now returned with a request that [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} would follow [her]_{5481-the girl , who was not quite so susceptible} immediately : which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} did . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} was shown into [the little back study]_{5483-the little back study} , where sat [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} and [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} friend]_{936-his friend} [Mr. Grimwig]_{5485-mr. grimwig} , with decanters and glasses before [them]_5486-them . [The latter gentleman]_{657-the latter gentleman} at once burst into the exclamation : “_[0-i] A beadle . [A parish beadle]_{2122-a parish beadle} , or [I]_0-i ’ll eat [my]_0-i head . ” “_[0-i] Pray do n’t interrupt just now , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] Take a seat , will [you]_2123-you ? ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} sat [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} down ; quite confounded by the oddity of [Mr. Grimwig]_{5488-mr. grimwig} ’s manner . [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} moved the lamp , so as to obtain an uninterrupted view of the beadle ’s countenance ; and said , with a little impatience , “_[2123-you] Now , [sir]_4543-sir , [you]_4543-sir come in consequence of having seen the advertisement ? ” “_[4543-sir] Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[4543-sir] And [you]_4543-sir _ are _ [a beadle]_{431-a beadle} , are [you]_4543-sir not ? ” inquired [Mr. Grimwig]_{5489-mr. grimwig} . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i am [a porochial beadle]_{2127-a porochial beadle} , [gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} proudly . “_{[5185-gentlemen]} Of course , ” observed [Mr. Grimwig]_{5490-mr. grimwig} aside to [[his]_{5490-mr. grimwig} friend]_{936-his friend} , “_[2129-him] [I]_0-i knew [he]_2129-him was . [A beadle]_{431-a beadle} all over ! ” [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} gently shook [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} head to impose silence on [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} friend]_{936-his friend} , and resumed : “_{[431-a beadle]} Do [you]_4543-sir know where [this poor boy]_{2131-this poor boy} is now ? ” “_[4543-sir] No more than [nobody]_316-nobody , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[316-nobody] Well , what _ do _ [you]_4543-sir know of [him]_2129-him ? ” inquired [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “_[4543-sir] Speak out , [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} , if [you]_4543-sir have anything to say . What _ do _ [you]_4543-sir know of [him]_2129-him ? ” “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir do n’t happen to know any good of [him]_2129-him , do [you]_4543-sir ? ” said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5494-mr. grimwig} , caustically ; after an attentive perusal of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s features . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , catching at the inquiry very quickly , shook [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head with portentous solemnity . “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir see ? ” said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5495-mr. grimwig} , looking triumphantly at [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} looked apprehensively at [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s pursed - up countenance ; and requested [him]_{128-mr. bumble} to communicate what [he]_{128-mr. bumble} knew regarding [Oliver]_123-oliver , in as few words as possible . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} put down [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat ; unbuttoned [his]_{128-mr. bumble} coat ; folded [his]_{128-mr. bumble} arms ; inclined [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head in a retrospective manner ; and , after a few moments ’ reflection , commenced [his]_{128-mr. bumble} story . It would be tedious if given in the beadle ’s words : occupying , as it did , some twenty minutes in the telling ; but the sum and substance of it was , that [Oliver]_123-oliver was [a foundling , born of low and vicious parents]_{5496-a foundling , born of low and vicious parents} . That [he]_123-oliver had , from [his]_123-oliver birth , displayed no better qualities than treachery , ingratitude , and malice . That [he]_123-oliver had terminated [his]_123-oliver brief career in the place of [his]_123-oliver birth , by making a sanguinary and cowardly attack on [an unoffending lad]_{5497-an unoffending lad} , and running away in the night - time from [[[his]_123-oliver master]_{4661-his master} ’s house]_{5499-his master ’s house} . In proof of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} really being [the person [he]_{128-mr. bumble} represented [himself]_{128-mr. bumble}]_{5500-the person he represented himself} , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} laid upon the table the papers [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had brought to [town]_5501-town . Folding [his]_{128-mr. bumble} arms again , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} then awaited [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s observations . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i fear it is all too true , ” said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} sorrowfully , after looking over the papers . “_[0-i] This is not much for [your]_2134-your intelligence ; but [I]_0-i would gladly have given [you]_2134-your treble the money , if it had been favourable to [the boy]_{423-the boy} . ” It is not improbable that if [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had been possessed of this information at an earlier period of the interview , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} might have imparted a very different colouring to [his]_{128-mr. bumble} little history . It was too late to do it now , however ; so [he]_{128-mr. bumble} shook [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head gravely , and , pocketing the five guineas , withdrew . [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} paced [the room]_{418-the room} to and fro for some minutes ; evidently so much disturbed by the beadle ’s tale , that even [Mr. Grimwig]_{5504-mr. grimwig} forbore to vex [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} further . At length [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} stopped , and rang the bell violently . “_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , when [the housekeeper]_{1741-the housekeeper} appeared ; “_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} [that boy]_{4614-that boy} , [Oliver]_123-oliver , is [an imposter]_{2137-an imposter} . ” “_{[2137-an imposter]} It ca n’t be , [sir]_4543-sir . It can not be , ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} energetically . “_{[4614-that boy]} [I]_0-i tell [you]_{178-mrs. bedwin} [he]_{4614-that boy} is , ” retorted [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “_[0-i] What do [you]_{178-mrs. bedwin} mean by ca n’t be ? [We]_2139-we have just heard a full account of [him]_{4614-that boy} from [his]_{4614-that boy} birth ; and [he]_{4614-that boy} has been [a thorough - paced little villain]_{2140-a thorough - paced little villain} , all [his]_{4614-that boy} life . ” “_{[4614-that boy]} [I]_0-i never will believe it , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , firmly . “_[0-i] Never ! ” “_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} [[You]_{178-mrs. bedwin} old women]_{2142-you old women} never believe anything but [quack - doctors]_{2143-quack - doctors} , and lying story - books , ” growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{5509-mr. grimwig} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew it all along . Why did n’t [you]_{178-mrs. bedwin} take [my]_0-i advice in the beginning ; [you]_{178-mrs. bedwin} would if [he]_{4614-that boy} had n’t had a fever , [I]_0-i suppose , eh ? [He]_{4614-that boy} was interesting , was n’t [he]_{4614-that boy} ? Interesting ! Bah ! ” And [Mr. Grimwig]_{5510-mr. grimwig} poked the fire with a flourish . “_{[4614-that boy]} [He]_{4614-that boy} was [a dear , grateful , gentle child]_{2144-a dear , grateful , gentle child} , [sir]_4543-sir , ” retorted [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , indignantly . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i know what [children]_374-children are , [sir]_4543-sir ; and have done these forty years ; and people who ca n’t say the same , should n’t say anything about [them]_374-children . That ’s [my]_0-i opinion ! ” This was a hard hit at [Mr. Grimwig]_{5511-mr. grimwig} , who was [a bachelor]_{479-a bachelor} . As it extorted nothing from [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} but a smile , [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} tossed [her]_{1080-the old lady} head , and smoothed down [her]_{1080-the old lady} apron preparatory to another speech , when [she]_{1080-the old lady} was stopped by [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] Silence ! ” said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , feigning an anger [he]_{597-the old gentleman} was far from feeling . “_[0-i] Never let [me]_0-i hear [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s name again . [I]_0-i rang to tell [you]_0-i that . Never . Never , on any pretence , mind ! [You]_0-i may leave [the room]_{418-the room} , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} . Remember ! [I]_0-i am in earnest . ” There were sad hearts at [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s that night . [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s heart sank within [him]_123-oliver , when [he]_123-oliver thought of [[his]_123-oliver good friends]_{5516-his good friends} ; it was well for [him]_123-oliver that [he]_123-oliver could not know what [they]_{5516-his good friends} had heard , or it might have broken outright . CHAPTER XVIII . HOW [OLIVER]_123-oliver PASSED [HIS]_123-oliver TIME IN THE IMPROVING SOCIETY OF [[HIS]_123-oliver REPUTABLE FRIENDS]_{5517-his reputable friends} About noon next day , when [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} had gone out to pursue [their]_{5516-his good friends} customary avocations , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin took the opportunity of reading [Oliver]_123-oliver a long lecture on the crying sin of ingratitude ; of which [he]_161-fagin clearly demonstrated [he]_161-fagin had been guilty , to no ordinary extent , in wilfully absenting [himself]_161-fagin from [the society of [[his]_161-fagin anxious friends]_{5520-his anxious friends}]_{5519-the society of his anxious friends} ; and , still more , in endeavouring to escape from [them]_{5516-his good friends} after so much trouble and expense had been incurred in [his]_161-fagin recovery . [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin laid great stress on the fact of [his]_161-fagin having taken [Oliver]_123-oliver in , and cherished [him]_123-oliver , when , without [his]_161-fagin timely aid , [he]_123-oliver might have perished with hunger ; and [he]_161-fagin related the dismal and affecting history of [a young lad whom , in [his]_161-fagin philanthropy , [he]_161-fagin had succoured under parallel circumstances , but who , proving unworthy of [his]_161-fagin confidence and evincing a desire to communicate with [the police]_{5396-the police}]_{5521-a young lad whom , in his philanthropy , he had succoured under parallel circumstances , but who , proving unworthy of his confidence and evincing a desire to communicate with the police} , had unfortunately come to be hanged at [the Old Bailey]_{5523-the old bailey} one morning . [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin did not seek to conceal [his]_161-fagin share in the catastrophe , but lamented with tears in [his]_161-fagin eyes that the wrong - headed and treacherous behaviour of [the young person in question]_{5524-the young person in question} , had rendered it necessary that [he]_161-fagin should become [the victim of certain evidence for the crown]_{5525-the victim of certain evidence for the crown} : which , if it were not precisely true , was indispensably necessary for the safety of [him]_161-fagin ( [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin ) and [a few select friends]_{5526-a few select friends} . [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin concluded by drawing a rather disagreeable picture of the discomforts of hanging ; and , with great friendliness and politeness of manner , expressed [his]_161-fagin anxious hopes that [he]_161-fagin might never be obliged to submit [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver to that unpleasant operation . [Little Oliver]_123-oliver ’s blood ran cold , as [he]_123-oliver listened to [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s words , and imperfectly comprehended the dark threats conveyed in them . That it was possible even for justice itself to confound [the innocent]_{5528-the innocent} with [the guilty]_{5529-the guilty} when [they]_{5529-the guilty} were in accidental companionship , [he]_123-oliver knew already ; and that deeply - laid plans for the destruction of [inconveniently knowing or over - communicative persons]_{5530-inconveniently knowing or over - communicative persons} , had been really devised and carried out by [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} on more occasions than one , [he]_123-oliver thought by no means unlikely , when [he]_123-oliver recollected the general nature of the altercations between [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} and [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes : which seemed to bear reference to some foregone conspiracy of the kind . As [he]_123-oliver glanced timidly up , and met [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s searching look , [he]_123-oliver felt that [his]_123-oliver pale face and trembling limbs were neither unnoticed nor unrelished by [that wary old gentleman]_{5534-that wary old gentleman} . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} , smiling hideously , patted [Oliver]_123-oliver on the head , and said , that if [he]_123-oliver kept [himself]_123-oliver quiet , and applied [himself]_123-oliver to business , [he]_123-oliver saw [they]_{5529-the guilty} would be [very good friends]_{5536-very good friends} yet . Then , taking [his]_123-oliver hat , and covering [himself]_123-oliver with an old patched great - coat , [he]_123-oliver went out , and locked [the room]_{418-the room} - door behind [him]_123-oliver . And so [Oliver]_123-oliver remained all that day , and for the greater part of many subsequent days , seeing [nobody]_316-nobody , between early morning and midnight , and left during the long hours to commune with [his]_123-oliver own thoughts . Which , never failing to revert to [[his]_123-oliver kind friends]_{5539-his kind friends} , and the opinion [they]_{5539-his kind friends} must long ago have formed of [him]_123-oliver , were sad indeed . After the lapse of a week or so , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} left [the room]_{418-the room} - door unlocked ; and [he]_123-oliver was at liberty to wander about [the house]_{403-the house} . [It]_{403-the house} was [a very dirty place]_{5543-a very dirty place} . [The rooms]_{5544-the rooms} [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} had great high wooden chimney - pieces and large doors , with panelled walls and cornices to the ceiling ; which , although they were black with neglect and dust , were ornamented in various ways . From all of these tokens [Oliver]_123-oliver concluded that a long time ago , before [the old Jew]_{5546-the old jew} was born , [it]_{403-the house} had belonged to [better people]_{5547-better people} , and had perhaps been quite gay and handsome : dismal and dreary as it looked now . [Spiders]_195-spiders had built [their]_195-spiders webs in the angles of the walls and ceilings ; and sometimes , when [Oliver]_123-oliver walked softly into [a room]_{5548-a room} , the mice would scamper across the floor , and run back terrified to [their]_195-spiders holes . With these exceptions , there was neither sight nor sound of any living thing ; and often , when it grew dark , and [he]_123-oliver was tired of wandering from [room]_5549-room to [room]_5549-room , [he]_123-oliver would crouch in the corner of [the passage by the street]_{5551-the passage by the street} - door , to be as near [living people]_{5552-living people} as [he]_123-oliver could ; and would remain there , listening and counting the hours , until [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} or [the boys]_{491-the boys} returned . In all [the rooms]_{5544-the rooms} , the mouldering shutters were fast closed : the bars which held them were screwed tight into the wood ; the only light which was admitted , stealing its way through round holes at the top : which made [the rooms]_{5544-the rooms} more gloomy , and filled [them]_{5544-the rooms} with strange shadows . There was a back - garret window with rusty bars outside , which had no shutter ; and out of this , [Oliver]_123-oliver often gazed with a melancholy face for hours together ; but nothing was to be descried from it but a confused and crowded mass of housetops , blackened chimneys , and gable - ends . Sometimes , indeed , a grizzly head might be seen , peering over the parapet - wall of [a distant house]_{5557-a distant house} ; but it was quickly withdrawn again ; and as the window of [[Oliver]_123-oliver ’s observatory]_{5558-oliver ’s observatory} was nailed down , and dimmed with the rain and smoke of years , it was as much as [he]_123-oliver could do to make out the forms of the different objects beyond , without making any attempt to be seen or heard,—which [he]_123-oliver had as much chance of being , as if [he]_123-oliver had lived inside [the ball of [St. Paul ’s Cathedral]_{30-st. paul ’s cathedral}]_{5559-the ball of st. paul ’s cathedral} . One afternoon , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} being engaged out that evening , [the first - named young gentleman]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} took it into [his]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} head to evince some anxiety regarding the decoration of [his]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} person ( to do [him]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} justice , this was by no means an habitual weakness with [him]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} ) ; and , with this end and aim , [he]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} condescendingly commanded [Oliver]_123-oliver to assist [him]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} in [[his]_{5561-the first - named young gentleman} toilet]_{5562-his toilet} , straightway . [Oliver]_123-oliver was but too glad to make [himself]_123-oliver useful ; too happy to have some faces , however bad , to look upon ; too desirous to conciliate those about [him]_123-oliver when [he]_123-oliver could honestly do so ; to throw any objection in the way of this proposal . So [he]_123-oliver at once expressed [his]_123-oliver readiness ; and , kneeling on the floor , while [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} sat upon the table so that [he]_{1138-the dodger} could take [his]_{1138-the dodger} foot in [his]_{1138-the dodger} laps , [he]_{1138-the dodger} applied [himself]_{1138-the dodger} to a process which [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} designated as “_[0-i] japanning [his]_2150-he trotter - cases . ” The phrase , rendered into plain English , signifieth , cleaning [his]_{1138-the dodger} boots . Whether it was the sense of freedom and independence which [a rational animal]_{5564-a rational animal} may be supposed to feel when [he]_{1138-the dodger} sits on a table in an easy attitude smoking a pipe , swinging one leg carelessly to and fro , and having [his]_{1138-the dodger} boots cleaned all the time , without even the past trouble of having taken them off , or the prospective misery of putting them on , to disturb [his]_{1138-the dodger} reflections ; or whether it was the goodness of the tobacco that soothed the feelings of [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , or the mildness of the beer that mollified [his]_{1138-the dodger} thoughts ; [he]_{1138-the dodger} was evidently tinctured , for the nonce , with a spice of romance and enthusiasm , foreign to [his]_{1138-the dodger} general nature . [He]_{1138-the dodger} looked down on [Oliver]_123-oliver , with a thoughtful countenance , for a brief space ; and then , raising [his]_{1138-the dodger} head , and heaving a gentle sigh , said , half in abstraction , and half to [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} : “_[0-i] What a pity it is [he]_2150-he is n’t [a prig]_{2151-a prig} ! ” “_{[2151-a prig]} Ah ! ” said [Master Charles Bates]_{164-master bates} ; “_[0-i] [he]_2150-he do n’t know what ’s good for [him]_2150-he . ” [The Dodger]_{162-the dodger} sighed again , and resumed [his]_{162-the dodger} pipe : as did [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . [They]_5566-they both smoked , for some seconds , in silence . “_[2150-he] [I]_0-i suppose [you]_0-i do n’t even know what [a prig]_{2151-a prig} is ? ” said [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} mournfully . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i know that , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking up . “_[0-i] It ’s a the — ; [you]_0-i ’re one , are [you]_0-i not ? ” inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver , checking [himself]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am , ” replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d scorn to be anything else . ” [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} gave [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} hat a ferocious cock , after delivering this sentiment , and looked at [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , as if to denote that [he]_{164-master bates} would feel obliged by [his]_{164-master bates} saying anything to the contrary . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am , ” repeated [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_[0-i] So ’s [Charley]_{164-master bates} . [So ’s Fagin]_{2153-so ’s fagin} . [So ’s Sikes]_{2154-so ’s sikes} . [So]_196-so ’s [Nancy]_167-nancy . [So]_196-so ’s Bet . So [we]_2155-we all are , down to the dog . And [he]_2156-he ’s [the downiest one of [the lot]_{2158-the lot}]_{2157-the downiest one of the lot} ! ” “_[2156-he] And the least given to [peaching]_197-peaching , ” added [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “_[2156-he] [He]_2156-he would n’t so much as bark in a witness - box , for fear of committing [himself]_2156-he ; no , not if [you]_2159-you tied [him]_2156-he up in one , and left [him]_2156-he [there]_4593-there without wittles for a fortnight , ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_[2159-you] Not a bit of it , ” observed [Charley]_{164-master bates} . “_[2159-you] [He]_2156-he ’s [a rum dog]_{2161-a rum dog} . Do n’t [he]_2156-he look fierce at any strange cove that laughs or sings when [he]_2156-he ’s in company ! ” pursued [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_[2156-he] Wo n’t [he]_2156-he growl at all , when [he]_2156-he hears a fiddle playing ! And do n’t [he]_2156-he hate other dogs as ai n’t of [his]_2156-he breed ! Oh , no ! ” “_[2156-he] [He]_2156-he ’s [an out - and - out Christian]_{2162-an out - and - out christian} , ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} . This was merely intended as a tribute to the animal ’s abilities , but it was an appropriate remark in another sense , if [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} had only known it ; for there are [a good many ladies and gentlemen , claiming to be out - and - out Christians]_{5571-a good many ladies and gentlemen , claiming to be out - and - out christians} , between whom , and [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes ’ dog , there exist strong and singular points of resemblance . “_[2156-he] Well , well , ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , recurring to the point from which [they]_5573-they had strayed : with that mindfulness of [his]_{1138-the dodger} profession which influenced all [his]_{1138-the dodger} proceedings . “_[2156-he] This has n’t got anything to do with [young Green]_{198-young green} [here]_4553-here . ” “_{[198-young green]} No more it has , ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} . “_{[198-young green]} Why do n’t [you]_2164-you put [yourself]_2164-you under [Fagin]_161-fagin , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ” “_[161-fagin] And make [your]_2164-you fortun ’ out of hand ? ” added [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , with a grin . “_[161-fagin] And so be able to retire on [[your]_2164-you property]_{2165-your property} , and do [the gen - teel]_{2166-the gen - teel} : as [I]_0-i mean to , in the very next leap - year but four that ever comes , and the forty - second Tuesday in Trinity - week , ” said [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t like it , ” rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver , timidly ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [they]_2167-they would let [me]_0-i go . [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i — would rather go . ” “_[0-i] And [Fagin]_161-fagin would _ rather _ not ! ” rejoined [Charley]_{164-master bates} . [Oliver]_123-oliver knew this too well ; but thinking it might be dangerous to express [his]_123-oliver feelings more openly , [he]_123-oliver only sighed , and went on with [his]_123-oliver boot - cleaning . “_[161-fagin] Go ! ” exclaimed [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_[161-fagin] Why , where ’s [your]_2164-you spirit ? Do n’t [you]_2164-you take any pride out of [yourself]_2164-you ? Would [you]_2164-you go and be dependent on [[your]_2164-you friends]_{2168-your friends} ? ” “_[161-fagin] Oh , blow that ! ” said [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} : drawing two or three silk handkerchiefs from [his]_{164-master bates} pocket , and tossing them into a cupboard , “_[161-fagin] that ’s too mean ; that is . ” “_[0-i] _ [I]_0-i _ could n’t do it , ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , with an air of haughty disgust . “_[0-i] [You]_2164-you can leave [[your]_2164-you friends]_{2168-your friends} , though , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver with a half smile ; “_[0-i] and let [them]_{2168-your friends} be punished for what [you]_2164-you did . ” “_[0-i] That , ” rejoined [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , with a wave of [his]_{1138-the dodger} pipe , “_[0-i] That was all out of consideration for [Fagin]_161-fagin , ’cause the traps know that [we]_2170-we work together , and [he]_161-fagin might have got into trouble if [we]_2170-we had n’t made [our]_2170-we lucky ; that was the move , was n’t it , [Charley]_{164-master bates} ? ” [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} nodded assent , and would have spoken , but the recollection of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s flight came so suddenly upon [him]_{164-master bates} , that the smoke [he]_{164-master bates} was inhaling got entangled with a laugh , and went up into [his]_{164-master bates} head , and down into [his]_{164-master bates} throat : and brought on a fit of coughing and stamping , about five minutes long . “_{[164-master bates]} Look here ! ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , drawing forth a handful of shillings and halfpence . “_{[164-master bates]} Here ’s a jolly life ! What ’s the odds where it comes from ? Here , catch hold ; there ’s plenty more where [they]_2171-they were took from . [You]_2164-you wo n’t , wo n’t [you]_2164-you ? Oh , [you]_2164-you precious flat ! ” “_[2164-you] It ’s naughty , ai n’t it , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ” inquired [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “_[123-oliver] [He]_161-fagin ’ll come to be scragged , wo n’t [he]_161-fagin ? ” “_[161-fagin] [I]_0-i do n’t know what that means , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Something in this way , [old feller]_{2172-old feller} , ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} . As [he]_{164-master bates} said it , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} caught up an end of [his]_{164-master bates} neckerchief ; and , holding it erect in the air , dropped [his]_{164-master bates} head on [his]_{164-master bates} shoulder , and jerked a curious sound through [his]_{164-master bates} teeth ; thereby indicating , by a lively pantomimic representation , that scragging and hanging were one and the same thing . “_{[2172-old feller]} That ’s what it means , ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} . “_{[2172-old feller]} Look how [he]_161-fagin stares , [Jack]_{158-jack dawkins} ! [I]_0-i never did see [such prime company as that ’ ere boy]_{2173-such prime company as that ’ ere boy} ; [he]_161-fagin ’ll be the death of [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i know [he]_161-fagin will . ” [Master Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , having laughed heartily again , resumed [his]_{164-master bates} pipe with tears in [his]_{164-master bates} eyes . “_[161-fagin] [You]_2174-you ’ve been brought up bad , ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , surveying [his]_{1138-the dodger} boots with much satisfaction when [Oliver]_123-oliver had polished them . “_[2174-you] [Fagin]_161-fagin will make something of [you]_2174-you , though , or [you]_2174-you ’ll be the first [he]_161-fagin ever had that turned out unprofitable . [You]_2174-you ’d better begin at once ; for [you]_2174-you ’ll come to the trade long before [you]_2174-you think of it ; and [you]_2174-you ’re only losing time , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ” [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} backed this advice with sundry moral admonitions of [his]_{164-master bates} own : which , being exhausted , [he]_{164-master bates} and [[his]_{164-master bates} friend]_{936-his friend} [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} launched into a glowing description of the numerous pleasures incidental to the life [they]_5581-they led , interspersed with a variety of hints to [Oliver]_123-oliver that the best thing [he]_123-oliver could do , would be to secure [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s favour without more delay , by the means which [they]_5581-they [themselves]_5581-they had employed to gain it . “_[123-oliver] And always put this in [your]_2174-you pipe , [Nolly]_123-oliver , ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , as [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} was heard unlocking the door above , “_[2174-you] if [you]_2174-you do n’t take fogels and tickers — ” “_[2174-you] What ’s the good of talking in that way ? ” interposed [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} ; “_[123-oliver] [he]_123-oliver do n’t know what [you]_2174-you mean . ” “_[123-oliver] If [you]_2174-you do n’t take pocket - handkechers and watches , ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , reducing [his]_{1138-the dodger} conversation to the level of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s capacity , “_{[2175-some other cove]} [some other cove]_{2175-some other cove} will ; so that [the coves that lose ’em]_{2176-the coves that lose ’em} will be all the worse , and [you]_2174-you ’ll be all the worse , too , and [nobody half a ha’p’orth the better]_{2177-nobody half a ha’p’orth the better} , except [the chaps]_{2178-the chaps} wot gets [them]_{2176-the coves that lose ’em} — and [you]_2174-you ’ve just as good a right to [them]_{2176-the coves that lose ’em} as [they]_{2178-the chaps} have . ” “_{[2177-nobody half a ha’p’orth the better]} To be sure , to be sure ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , who had entered unseen by [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_{[2177-nobody half a ha’p’orth the better]} It all lies in a nutshell [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ; in a nutshell , take [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} ’s word for it . Ha ! ha ! ha ! [He]_{1138-the dodger} understands the catechism of [his]_{1138-the dodger} trade . ” [The old man]_{1217-the old man} rubbed [his]_{1217-the old man} hands gleefully together , as [he]_{1217-the old man} corroborated [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} ’s reasoning in these terms ; and chuckled with delight at [[his]_{1217-the old man} pupil]_{5588-his pupil} ’s proficiency . The conversation proceeded no farther at this time , for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} had returned [home]_4737-home accompanied by [Miss Betsy]_166-bet , and [a gentleman whom [Oliver]_123-oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger}]_{5591-a gentleman whom oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by the dodger} as [Tom Chitling]_199-tom ; and who , having lingered on the stairs to exchange a few gallantries with [the lady]_{711-the lady} , now made [his]_199-tom appearance . [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} was older in years than [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} : having perhaps numbered eighteen winters ; but there was a degree of deference in [his]_{200-mr. chitling} deportment towards [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} which seemed to indicate that [he]_{200-mr. chitling} felt [himself]_{200-mr. chitling} conscious of a slight inferiority in point of genius and professional aquirements . [He]_{200-mr. chitling} had small twinkling eyes , and a pock - marked face ; wore a fur cap , a dark corduroy jacket , greasy fustian trousers , and an apron . [His]_{200-mr. chitling} wardrobe was , in truth , rather out of repair ; but [he]_{200-mr. chitling} excused [himself]_{200-mr. chitling} to [the company]_{1248-the company} by stating that [his]_{200-mr. chitling} “_{[1138-the dodger]} time ” was only out an hour before ; and that , in consequence of having worn the regimentals for six weeks past , [he]_{200-mr. chitling} had not been able to bestow any attention on [his]_{200-mr. chitling} private clothes . [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} added , with strong marks of irritation , that the new way of fumigating clothes up yonder was infernal unconstitutional , for it burnt holes in them , and there was no remedy against [the county]_{1700-the county} . The same remark [he]_{200-mr. chitling} considered to apply to the regulation mode of cutting the hair : which [he]_{200-mr. chitling} held to be decidedly unlawful . [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} wound up [his]_{200-mr. chitling} observations by stating that [he]_{200-mr. chitling} had not touched a drop of anything for forty - two moral long hard - working days ; and that [he]_{200-mr. chitling} “_[2181-he] wished [he]_2181-he might be busted if [he]_2181-he warn’t as dry as a lime - basket . ” “_[2181-he] Where do [you]_2182-you think [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} has come from , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ” inquired [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with a grin , as [the other boys]_{1228-the other boys} put a bottle of spirits on the table . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i — don’t know , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Who ’s that ? ” inquired [Tom Chitling]_199-tom , casting a contemptuous look at [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_{[2185-a young friend of mine]} [A young friend of [mine]_4543-sir]_{2185-a young friend of mine} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_{[2185-a young friend of mine]} [He]_{2185-a young friend of mine} ’s in luck , then , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , with a meaning look at [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[2185-a young friend of mine]} Never mind where [I]_0-i came from , [young ’ un]_{5361-young ’ un} ; [you]_{5361-young ’ un} ’ll find [your]_{5361-young ’ un} way there , soon enough , [I]_0-i ’ll bet a crown ! ” At this sally , [the boys]_{491-the boys} laughed . After some more jokes on the same subject , [they]_{491-the boys} exchanged a few short whispers with [Fagin]_161-fagin ; and withdrew . After some words apart between [the last comer]_{5602-the last comer} and [Fagin]_161-fagin , [they]_{491-the boys} drew [their]_{491-the boys} chairs towards the fire ; and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , telling [Oliver]_123-oliver to come and sit by [him]_{1184-the jew} , led the conversation to the topics most calculated to interest [[his]_{1184-the jew} hearers]_{5604-his hearers} . These were , the great advantages of the trade , the proficiency of [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , the amiability of [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , and the liberality of [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} [himself]_{1184-the jew} . At length [these subjects]_{5607-these subjects} displayed signs of being thoroughly exhausted ; and [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} did the same : for [the house of correction]_{1699-the house of correction} becomes fatiguing after a week or two . [Miss Betsy]_166-bet accordingly withdrew ; and left [the party]_{5609-the party} to [their]_{5609-the party} repose . From this day , [Oliver]_123-oliver was seldom left alone ; but was placed in almost constant communication with [the two boys]_{1251-the two boys} , who played the old game with [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} every day : whether for [their]_{1251-the two boys} own improvement or [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin best knew . At other times [the old man]_{1217-the old man} would tell [them]_{1251-the two boys} stories of robberies [he]_{1217-the old man} had committed in [his]_{1217-the old man} younger days : mixed up with so much that was droll and curious , that [Oliver]_123-oliver could not help laughing heartily , and showing that [he]_123-oliver was amused in spite of all [his]_123-oliver better feelings . In short , [the wily old Jew]_{182-the jew} had [the boy]_{423-the boy} in [his]_{182-the jew} toils . Having prepared [his]_{182-the jew} mind , by solitude and gloom , to prefer any society to the companionship of [his]_{182-the jew} own sad thoughts in such a dreary place , [he]_{182-the jew} was now slowly instilling into [his]_{182-the jew} soul the poison which [he]_{182-the jew} hoped would blacken it , and change its hue for ever . CHAPTER XIX . IN WHICH A NOTABLE PLAN IS DISCUSSED AND DETERMINED ON It was a chill , damp , windy night , when [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} : buttoning [his]_{1184-the jew} great - coat tight round [his]_{1184-the jew} shrivelled body , and pulling the collar up over [his]_{1184-the jew} ears so as completely to obscure the lower part of [his]_{1184-the jew} face : emerged from [[his]_{1184-the jew} den]_{5615-his den} . [He]_{1184-the jew} paused on the step as the door was locked and chained behind [him]_{1184-the jew} ; and having listened while [the boys]_{491-the boys} made all secure , and until [their]_{491-the boys} retreating footsteps were no longer audible , slunk down [the street]_{4555-the street} as quickly as [he]_{1184-the jew} could . [The house to which [Oliver]_123-oliver had been conveyed]_{5618-the house to which oliver had been conveyed} , was in [the neighborhood of [Whitechapel]_{31-whitechapel}]_{5619-the neighborhood of whitechapel} . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} stopped for an instant at the corner of [the street]_{4555-the street} ; and , glancing suspiciously round , crossed [the road]_{825-the road} , and struck off in the direction of [the Spitalfields]_{73-spitalfields} . The mud lay thick upon the stones , and a black mist hung over [the streets]_{4806-the streets} ; the rain fell sluggishly down , and everything felt cold and clammy to the touch . It seemed just the night when it befitted [such a being]_{5624-such a being} as [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} to be abroad . As [he]_{1184-the jew} glided stealthily along , creeping beneath the shelter of the walls and doorways , [the hideous old man]_{5626-the hideous old man} seemed like [some loathsome reptile , engendered in the slime and darkness through which]_{5627-some loathsome reptile , engendered in the slime and darkness through which} [he]_{1184-the jew} moved : crawling forth , by night , in search of [some rich offal for a meal]_{5628-some rich offal for a meal} . [He]_{1184-the jew} kept on [his]_{1184-the jew} course , through many winding and narrow ways , until [he]_{1184-the jew} reached [Bethnal Green]_{33-bethnal green} ; then , turning suddenly off to the left , [he]_{1184-the jew} soon became involved in a maze of [the mean and dirty streets which abound in [that close and densely - populated quarter]_{5630-that close and densely - populated quarter}]_{5629-the mean and dirty streets which abound in that close and densely - populated quarter} . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} was evidently too familiar with [the ground [he]_{1184-the jew} traversed]_{5632-the ground he traversed} to be at all bewildered , either by the darkness of the night , or the intricacies of the way . [He]_{1184-the jew} hurried through [several alleys and streets]_{5633-several alleys and streets} , and at length turned into one , lighted only by a single lamp at the farther end . At the door of [a house in [this street]_{5635-this street}]_{5634-a house in this street} , [he]_{1184-the jew} knocked ; having exchanged a few muttered words with [the person who opened it]_{5636-the person who opened it} , [he]_{1184-the jew} walked [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . A dog growled as [he]_{1184-the jew} touched the handle of a room - door ; and [a man]_{476-a man} ’s voice demanded who was there . “_[0-i] Only [me]_0-i , [Bill]_149-sikes ; only [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [the Jew looking in]_{5639-the jew looking in} . “_[149-sikes] Bring in [your]_{4649-my dear} body then , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] Lie down , [[you]_{4649-my dear} stupid brute]_{2189-you stupid brute} ! Do n’t [you]_{4649-my dear} know [the devil]_{2190-the devil} when [he]_{2190-the devil} ’s got a great - coat on ? ” Apparently , the dog had been somewhat deceived by [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin ’s outer garment ; for as [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} unbuttoned it , and threw it over the back of a chair , [he]_{1184-the jew} retired to the corner from which [he]_{1184-the jew} had risen : wagging [his]_{1184-the jew} tail as [he]_{1184-the jew} went , to show that [he]_{1184-the jew} was as well satisfied as it was in [his]_{1184-the jew} nature to be . “_{[2190-the devil]} Well ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_{[2190-the devil]} Well , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew.—“Ah]_{5641-the jew.—“ah[167-nancy]} ! [Nancy]_167-nancy . ” The latter recognition was uttered with just enough of embarrassment to imply a doubt of its reception ; for [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin and [[his]_161-fagin young friend]_{5642-his young friend} had not met , since [she]_{5642-his young friend} had interfered in behalf of [Oliver]_123-oliver . All doubts upon the subject , if [he]_{1184-the jew} had any , were speedily removed by [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} ’s behaviour . [She]_167-nancy took [her]_167-nancy feet off the fender , pushed back [her]_167-nancy chair , and bade [Fagin]_161-fagin draw up [his]_161-fagin , without saying more about it : for it was a cold night , and no mistake . “_[167-nancy] It _ is _ cold , [[Nancy]_167-nancy dear]_{2192-nancy dear} , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , as [he]_{1184-the jew} warmed [his]_{1184-the jew} skinny hands over the fire . “_[167-nancy] It seems to go right through one , ” added [the old man]_{1217-the old man} , touching [his]_{1184-the jew} side . “_[167-nancy] It must be [a piercer]_{2193-a piercer} , if it finds its way through [your]_167-nancy heart , ” said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[167-nancy] Give [him]_2194-him something to drink , [Nancy]_167-nancy . Burn [my]_0-i body , make haste ! It ’s enough to turn [a man]_{476-a man} ill , to see [his]_2194-him lean old carcase shivering in that way , like a ugly ghost just rose from the grave . ” [Nancy]_167-nancy quickly brought a bottle from a cupboard , in which there were many : which , to judge from the diversity of their appearance , were filled with several kinds of liquids . [Sikes]_149-sikes pouring out a glass of brandy , bade [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} drink it off . “_[149-sikes] Quite enough , quite , thankye , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , putting down the glass after just setting [his]_{1184-the jew} lips to it . “_[149-sikes] What ! [You]_167-nancy ’re afraid of [our]_2196-our getting the better of [you]_167-nancy , are [you]_167-nancy ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes , fixing [his]_149-sikes eyes on [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[167-nancy] Ugh ! ” With a hoarse grunt of contempt , [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes seized the glass , and threw the remainder of its contents into the ashes : as a preparatory ceremony to filling it again for [himself]_149-sikes : which [he]_149-sikes did at once . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} glanced round [the room]_{418-the room} , as [[his]_{1184-the jew} companion]_{621-his companion} tossed down the second glassful ; not in curiousity , for [he]_{1184-the jew} had seen it often before ; but in a restless and suspicious manner habitual to [him]_{1184-the jew} . [It]_5652-it was [a meanly furnished apartment]_{5653-a meanly furnished apartment} , with nothing but the contents of the closet to induce the belief that [its occupier]_{5654-its occupier} was anything but [a working man]_{5655-a working man} ; and with no more suspicious articles displayed to view than two or three heavy bludgeons which stood in a corner , and [a “_[167-nancy] life - preserver ” that hung over the chimney - piece]_{5656-a “ life - preserver ” that hung over the chimney - piece} . “_[0-i] There , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , smacking [his]_149-sikes lips . “_[0-i] Now [I]_0-i ’m ready . ” “_[0-i] For business ? ” inquired [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[0-i] For business , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[0-i] so say what [you]_0-i ’ve got to say . ” “_[0-i] About [the crib at [Chertsey]_34-chertsey]_{2197-the crib at chertsey} , [Bill]_149-sikes ? ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , drawing [his]_{1184-the jew} chair forward , and speaking in a very low voice . “_[149-sikes] Yes . Wot about it ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] Ah ! [you]_149-sikes know what [I]_0-i mean , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[0-i] [He]_149-sikes knows what [I]_0-i mean , [Nancy]_167-nancy ; do n’t [he]_149-sikes ? ” “_[149-sikes] No , [he]_149-sikes do n’t , ” sneered [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] Or [he]_149-sikes wo n’t , and that ’s the same thing . Speak out , and call things by [their]_2199-their right names ; do n’t sit there , winking and blinking , and talking to [me]_0-i in hints , as if [you]_149-sikes warn’t the very first that thought about the robbery . Wot d’ye mean ? ” “_[149-sikes] Hush , [Bill]_149-sikes , hush ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , who had in vain attempted to stop this burst of indignation ; “_[149-sikes] [somebody]_{5093-somebody} will hear [us]_2201-us , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . [Somebody]_{5093-somebody} will hear [us]_2201-us . ” “_{[5093-somebody]} Let [’em]_2201-us hear ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t care . ” But as [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes _ did _ care , on reflection , [he]_149-sikes dropped [his]_149-sikes voice as [he]_149-sikes said the words , and grew calmer . “_[0-i] There , there , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , coaxingly . “_[0-i] It was only [my]_0-i caution , nothing more . Now , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , about [that crib at [Chertsey]_34-chertsey]_{2205-that crib at chertsey} ; when is it to be done , [Bill]_149-sikes , eh ? When is it to be done ? Such plate , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , such plate ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} : rubbing [his]_{1184-the jew} hands , and elevating [his]_{1184-the jew} eyebrows in a rapture of anticipation . “_[0-i] Not at all , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes coldly . “_[0-i] Not to be done at all ! ” echoed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , leaning back in [his]_{1184-the jew} chair . “_[0-i] No , not at all , ” rejoined [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] At least it ca n’t be a put - up job , as [we]_2207-we expected . ” “_[0-i] Then it has n’t been properly gone about , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning pale with anger . “_[0-i] Do n’t tell [me]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] But [I]_0-i will tell [you]_0-i , ” retorted [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Who are [you]_0-i that ’s not to be told ? [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i that [Toby Crackit]_201-toby has been hanging about [the place]_{840-the place} for a fortnight , and [he]_201-toby ca n’t get one of [the servants in line]_{2209-the servants in line} . ” “_[201-toby] Do [you]_0-i mean to tell [me]_0-i , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} : softening as [the other]_{591-the other} grew heated : “_[0-i] that neither of [the two men in [the house]_{403-the house}]_{2210-the two men in the house} can be got over ? ” “_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i do mean to tell [you]_0-i so , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} has had [’em]_2213-’em these twenty years ; and if [you]_0-i were to give [’em]_2213-’em five hundred pound , [they]_{2210-the two men in the house} would n’t be in it . ” “_[0-i] But do [you]_0-i mean to say , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” remonstrated [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , “_[0-i] that [the women]_{2215-the women} ca n’t be got over ? ” “_{[2215-the women]} Not a bit of it , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_{[2215-the women]} Not by [flash Toby Crackit]_201-toby ? ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} incredulously . “_[201-toby] Think what [women]_1161-women are , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” “_[149-sikes] No ; not even by [flash Toby Crackit]_201-toby , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[201-toby] [He]_201-toby says [he]_201-toby ’s worn sham whiskers , and a canary waistcoat , the whole blessed time [he]_201-toby ’s been loitering down [there]_4593-there , and it ’s all of no use . ” “_[201-toby] [He]_201-toby should have tried mustachios and a pair of military trousers , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[201-toby] So [he]_201-toby did , ” rejoined [Sikes]_149-sikes , “_[2219-they] and [they]_2219-they warn’t of no more use than the other plant . ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} looked blank at this information . After ruminating for some minutes with [his]_{1184-the jew} chin sunk on [his]_{1184-the jew} breast , [he]_{1184-the jew} raised [his]_{1184-the jew} head and said , with a deep sigh , that if [flash Toby Crackit]_201-toby reported aright , [he]_{1184-the jew} feared the game was up . “_[2219-they] And yet , ” said [the old man]_{1217-the old man} , dropping [his]_{1217-the old man} hands on [his]_{1217-the old man} knees , “_[2219-they] it ’s a sad thing , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , to lose so much when [we]_2221-we had set [our]_2221-we hearts upon it . ” “_[2219-they] So it is , ” said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[2219-they] Worse luck ! ” A long silence ensued ; during which [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} was plunged in deep thought , with [his]_{1184-the jew} face wrinkled into an expression of villainy perfectly demoniacal . [Sikes]_149-sikes eyed [him]_{1184-the jew} furtively from time to time . [Nancy]_167-nancy , apparently fearful of irritating [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} , sat with [her]_167-nancy eyes fixed upon the fire , as if [she]_167-nancy had been deaf to all that passed . “_[161-fagin] [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , abruptly breaking the stillness that prevailed ; “_[161-fagin] is it worth fifty shiners extra , if it ’s safely done from the outside ? ” “_[161-fagin] Yes , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , as suddenly rousing [himself]_{1184-the jew} . “_[161-fagin] Is it a bargain ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[161-fagin] Yes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , yes , ” rejoined [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; [his]_{1184-the jew} eyes glistening , and every muscle in [his]_{1184-the jew} face working , with the excitement that the inquiry had awakened . “_[161-fagin] Then , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , thrusting aside [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s hand , with some disdain , “_[161-fagin] let it come off as soon as [you]_{4649-my dear} like . [Toby]_201-toby and [me]_0-i were over the garden - wall the night afore last , sounding the panels of the door and shutters . The crib ’s barred up at night like [a jail]_{2223-a jail} ; but there ’s one part [we]_2224-we can crack , safe and softly . ” “_[149-sikes] Which is that , [Bill]_149-sikes ? ” asked [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} eagerly . “_[149-sikes] Why , ” whispered [Sikes]_149-sikes , “_[149-sikes] as [you]_{4649-my dear} cross [the lawn]_{2225-the lawn} — ” “_{[4649-my dear]} Yes ? ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , bending [his]_{1184-the jew} head forward , with [his]_{1184-the jew} eyes almost starting out of it . “_{[4649-my dear]} Umph ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , stopping short , as [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , scarcely moving [her]_{1840-the girl} head , looked suddenly round , and pointed for an instant to [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s face . “_{[4649-my dear]} Never mind which part it is . [You]_{4649-my dear} ca n’t do it without [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i know ; but it ’s best to be on the safe side when one deals with [you]_{4649-my dear} . ” “_{[4649-my dear]} As [you]_{4649-my dear} like , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , as [you]_{4649-my dear} like ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_{[4649-my dear]} Is there [no help wanted]_{2227-no help wanted} , but [yours]_{4649-my dear} and [Toby]_201-toby ’s ? ” “_[201-toby] None , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , “_[201-toby] ’ cept a centre - bit and [a boy]_{4627-a boy} . The first [we]_2229-we ’ve both got ; the second [you]_{4649-my dear} must find [us]_2229-we . ” “_{[4627-a boy]} [A boy]_{4627-a boy} ! ” exclaimed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_{[4627-a boy]} Oh ! then it ’s a panel , eh ? ” “_{[4627-a boy]} Never mind wot it is ! ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i want [a boy]_{4627-a boy} , and [he]_{4627-a boy} musn’t be [a big ’ un . Lord]_{2232-a big ’ un . lord} ! ” said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , reflectively , “_{[2232-a big ’ un . lord]} if [I]_0-i ’d only got [that young boy of [Ned]_205-ned]_{2233-that young boy of ned} , [the chimbley - sweeper]_{2234-the chimbley - sweeper} ’s ! [He]_0-i kept [him]_{4627-a boy} small on purpose , and let [him]_{4627-a boy} out by the job . But [the father]_{2235-the father} gets lagged ; and then [the Juvenile Delinquent Society]_{2236-the juvenile delinquent society} comes , and takes [the boy]_{423-the boy} away from a trade where [he]_{423-the boy} was earning money , teaches [him]_{423-the boy} to read and write , and in time makes a ’ prentice of [him]_{423-the boy} . And so [they]_2238-they go on , ” said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , [his]_149-sikes wrath rising with the recollection of [his]_149-sikes wrongs , “_[2238-they] so [they]_2238-they go on ; and , if [they]_2238-they ’d got money enough ( which it ’s a Providence [they]_2238-they have n’t , ) [we]_2239-we should n’t have [half a dozen boys]_{2240-half a dozen boys} left in the whole trade , in a year or two . ” “_[2239-we] No more [we]_2239-we should , ” acquiesced [the Jew , who had been considering during this speech]_{5683-the jew , who had been considering during this speech} , and had only caught the last sentence . “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes ! ” “_[149-sikes] What now ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} nodded [his]_{1184-the jew} head towards [Nancy]_167-nancy , who was still gazing at the fire ; and intimated , by a sign , that [he]_{1184-the jew} would have [her]_167-nancy told to leave [the room]_{418-the room} . [Sikes]_149-sikes shrugged [his]_149-sikes shoulders impatiently , as if [he]_149-sikes thought the precaution unnecessary ; but complied , nevertheless , by requesting [Miss Nancy]_167-nancy to fetch [him]_149-sikes a jug of beer . “_[149-sikes] [You]_149-sikes do n’t want any beer , ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy , folding [her]_167-nancy arms , and retaining [her]_167-nancy seat very composedly . “_[149-sikes] [I]_0-i tell [you]_149-sikes [I]_0-i do ! ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Nonsense , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} coolly , “_[161-fagin] Go on , [Fagin]_161-fagin . [I]_0-i know what [he]_161-fagin ’s going to say , [Bill]_149-sikes ; [he]_161-fagin need n’t mind [me]_0-i . ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} still hesitated . [Sikes]_149-sikes looked from [one]_4689-one to the other in some surprise . “_[161-fagin] Why , [you]_149-sikes do n’t mind [the old girl]_{2241-the old girl} , do [you]_149-sikes , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” [he]_149-sikes asked at length . “_[149-sikes] [You]_149-sikes ’ve known [her]_{2241-the old girl} long enough to trust [her]_{2241-the old girl} , or [the Devil]_{2190-the devil} ’s in it . [She]_{2241-the old girl} ai n’t one to blab . Are [you]_149-sikes [Nancy]_167-nancy ? ” “_[0-i] _ [I]_0-i _ should think not ! ” replied [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} : drawing [her]_{1668-the young lady} chair up to the table , and putting [her]_{1668-the young lady} elbows upon it . “_[0-i] No , no , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , [I]_0-i know [you]_149-sikes ’re not , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[149-sikes] but — ” and again [the old man]_{1217-the old man} paused . “_[149-sikes] But wot ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n’t know whether [she]_{2241-the old girl} might n’t p’r’aps be out of sorts , [you]_149-sikes know , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , as [she]_{2241-the old girl} was the other night , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . At this confession , [Miss Nancy]_167-nancy burst into a loud laugh ; and , swallowing a glass of brandy , shook [her]_167-nancy head with an air of defiance , and burst into sundry exclamations of “_{[2241-the old girl]} Keep the game a - going ! ” “_{[2241-the old girl]} Never say die ! ” and the like . [These]_202-these seemed to have the effect of re - assuring [both gentlemen]_{5693-both gentlemen} ; for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} nodded [his]_{1184-the jew} head with a satisfied air , and resumed [his]_{1184-the jew} seat : as did [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes likewise . “_{[2241-the old girl]} Now , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy with a laugh . “_[161-fagin] Tell [Bill]_149-sikes at once , about [Oliver]_123-oliver ! ” “_[149-sikes] Ha ! [you]_149-sikes ’re [a clever one]_{2245-a clever one} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} : [the sharpest girl [I]_0-i ever saw]_{2247-the sharpest girl i ever saw} ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , patting [her]_167-nancy on the neck . “_[149-sikes] It _ was _ about [Oliver]_123-oliver [I]_0-i was going to speak , sure enough . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ” “_[123-oliver] What about [him]_123-oliver ? ” demanded [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver ’s [the boy]_{423-the boy} for [you]_149-sikes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} in a hoarse whisper ; laying [his]_{1184-the jew} finger on the side of [his]_{1184-the jew} nose , and grinning frightfully . “_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver ! ” exclaimed [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] Have [him]_123-oliver , [Bill]_149-sikes ! ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i would , if [I]_0-i was in [your]_149-sikes place . [He]_123-oliver may n’t be so much up , as any of the others ; but that ’s not what [you]_149-sikes want , if [he]_123-oliver ’s only to open a door for [you]_149-sikes . Depend upon it [he]_123-oliver ’s a safe one , [Bill]_149-sikes . ” “_[149-sikes] [I]_0-i know [he]_123-oliver is , ” rejoined [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] [He]_123-oliver ’s been in good training these last few weeks , and it ’s time [he]_123-oliver began to work for [his]_123-oliver bread . Besides , [the others]_{1362-the others} are all too big . ” “_{[1362-the others]} Well , [he]_123-oliver is just the size [I]_0-i want , ” said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , ruminating . “_{[1362-the others]} And will do everything [you]_149-sikes want , [Bill]_149-sikes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” interposed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[123-oliver] [he]_123-oliver ca n’t help [himself]_123-oliver . That is , if [you]_149-sikes frighten [him]_123-oliver enough . ” “_[149-sikes] Frighten [him]_123-oliver ! ” echoed [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[123-oliver] It ’ll be no sham frightening , mind [you]_149-sikes . If there ’s anything queer about [him]_123-oliver when [we]_2252-you once get into the work ; in for a penny , in for a pound . [You]_149-sikes wo n’t see [him]_123-oliver alive again , [Fagin]_161-fagin . Think of that , before [you]_149-sikes send [him]_123-oliver . Mark [my]_0-i words ! ” said [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , poising a crowbar , which [he]_0-i had drawn from under the bedstead . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ve thought of it all , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} with energy . “_[0-i] [I’ve]_2253-i’ve — [I’ve]_2253-i’ve had [my]_0-i eye upon [him]_123-oliver , [[my]_0-i dears]_{4966-my dears} , close — close . Once let [him]_123-oliver feel that [he]_123-oliver is [one of [us]_2252-you]_{2255-one of us} ; once fill [his]_123-oliver mind with the idea that [he]_123-oliver has been [a thief]_{5408-a thief} ; and [he]_123-oliver ’s [ours]_2252-you ! [Ours]_2252-you for [his]_123-oliver life . Oho ! It could n’t have come about better ! ” [The old man]_{1217-the old man} crossed [his]_{1217-the old man} arms upon [his]_{1217-the old man} breast ; and , drawing [his]_{1217-the old man} head and shoulders into a heap , literally hugged [himself]_{1217-the old man} for joy . “_[2252-you] [Ours]_2252-you ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[2252-you] [Yours]_2252-you , [you]_2252-you mean . ” “_[2252-you] Perhaps [I]_0-i do , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with a shrill chuckle . “_[0-i] [Mine]_0-i , if [you]_2252-you like , [Bill]_149-sikes . ” “_[149-sikes] And wot , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , scowling fiercely on [[his]_149-sikes agreeable friend]_{5702-his agreeable friend} , “_[149-sikes] wot makes [you]_2252-you take so much pains about [one chalk - faced kid]_{2258-one chalk - faced kid} , when [you]_2252-you know there are [fifty boys snoozing about]_{2259-fifty boys snoozing about} [Common Garden]_{36-common garden} every night , as [you]_2252-you might pick and choose from ? ” “_{[2259-fifty boys snoozing about]} Because [they]_{2259-fifty boys snoozing about} ’re of no use to [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with some confusion , “_{[2259-fifty boys snoozing about]} not worth the taking . [Their]_{2259-fifty boys snoozing about} looks convict ’em when [they]_{2259-fifty boys snoozing about} get into trouble , and [I]_0-i lose [’em]_2261-’em all . With [this boy]_{4736-this boy} , properly managed , [[my]_0-i dears]_{4966-my dears} , [I]_0-i could do what [I]_0-i could n’t with twenty of [them]_{2259-fifty boys snoozing about} . Besides , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , recovering [his]_{1184-the jew} self - possession , “_{[4736-this boy]} [he]_{4736-this boy} has [us]_2264-us now if [he]_{4736-this boy} could only give [us]_2264-us leg - bail again ; and [he]_{4736-this boy} must be in [the same boat]_{2265-the same boat} with [us]_2264-us . Never mind how [he]_{4736-this boy} came [there]_4593-there ; it ’s quite enough for [my]_0-i power over [him]_{4736-this boy} that [he]_{4736-this boy} was in a robbery ; that ’s all [I]_0-i want . Now , how much better this is , than being obliged to put [the poor leetle boy]_{2267-the poor leetle boy} out of the way — which would be dangerous , and [we]_2264-us should lose by it besides . ” “_[149-sikes] When is it to be done ? ” asked [Nancy]_167-nancy , stopping some turbulent exclamation on the part of [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , expressive of the disgust with which [he]_0-i received [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s affectation of humanity . “_[149-sikes] Ah , to be sure , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[149-sikes] when is it to be done , [Bill]_149-sikes ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i planned with [Toby]_201-toby , the night arter tomorrow , ” rejoined [Sikes]_149-sikes in a surly voice , “_[201-toby] if [he]_201-toby heerd nothing from [me]_0-i to the contrairy . ” “_[201-toby] Good , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[201-toby] there ’s no moon . ” “_[201-toby] No , ” rejoined [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[201-toby] It ’s all arranged about bringing off the swag , is it ? ” asked [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . [Sikes]_149-sikes nodded . “_[201-toby] And about — ” “_[201-toby] Oh , ah , it ’s all planned , ” rejoined [Sikes]_149-sikes , interrupting [him]_149-sikes . “_[201-toby] Never mind particulars . [You]_0-i ’d better bring [the boy]_{423-the boy} [here]_4553-here tomorrow night . [I]_0-i shall get off the stone an hour arter daybreak . Then [you]_0-i hold [your]_0-i tongue , and keep the melting - pot ready , and that ’s all [you]_0-i ’ll have to do . ” After some discussion , in which [all three]_{1961-all three} took an active part , it was decided that [Nancy]_167-nancy should repair to [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s next evening when the night had set in , and bring [Oliver]_123-oliver away with [her]_167-nancy ; [Fagin]_161-fagin craftily observing , that , if [he]_161-fagin evinced any disinclination to the task , [he]_161-fagin would be more willing to accompany [the girl who had so recently interfered in [his]_161-fagin behalf , than [anybody else]_{5711-anybody else}]_{5710-the girl who had so recently interfered in his behalf , than anybody else} . It was also solemnly arranged that [poor Oliver]_123-oliver should , for the purposes of the contemplated expedition , be unreservedly consigned to the care and custody of [Mr. William Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} ; and further , that [the said Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} should deal with [him]_123-oliver as [he]_{183-mr. sikes} thought fit ; and should not be held responsible by [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} for any mischance or evil that might be necessary to visit [him]_123-oliver : it being understood that , to render the compact in this respect binding , any representations made by [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} on [his]_{183-mr. sikes} return should be required to be confirmed and corroborated , in all important particulars , by the testimony of [flash Toby Crackit]_201-toby . These preliminaries adjusted , [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} proceeded to drink brandy at a furious rate , and to flourish the crowbar in an alarming manner ; yelling forth , at the same time , most unmusical snatches of song , mingled with wild execrations . At length , in a fit of professional enthusiasm , [he]_{183-mr. sikes} insisted upon producing [his]_{183-mr. sikes} box of housebreaking tools : which [he]_{183-mr. sikes} had no sooner stumbled in with , and opened for the purpose of explaining the nature and properties of the various implements it contained , and the peculiar beauties of [their]_5713-their construction , than [he]_{183-mr. sikes} fell over the box upon the floor , and went to sleep where [he]_{183-mr. sikes} fell . “_[0-i] Good - night , [Nancy]_167-nancy , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , muffling [himself]_{1184-the jew} up as before . “_[167-nancy] Good - night . ” [Their]_5715-their eyes met , and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} scrutinised [her]_167-nancy , narrowly . There was no flinching about [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . [She]_167-nancy was as true and earnest in the matter as [Toby Crackit]_201-toby [himself]_201-toby could be . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} again bade [her]_167-nancy good - night , and , bestowing a sly kick upon the prostrate form of [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} while [her]_167-nancy back was turned , groped [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} . “_[167-nancy] Always the way ! ” muttered [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} to [himself]_{1184-the jew} as [he]_{1184-the jew} turned homeward . “_{[2270-these women]} The worst of [these women]_{2270-these women} is , that a very little thing serves to call up some long - forgotten feeling ; and , the best of [them]_{2270-these women} is , that it never lasts . Ha ! ha ! [The man]_{843-the man} against [the child]_{306-the child} , for a bag of gold ! ” Beguiling the time with these pleasant reflections , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin wended [his]_161-fagin way , through mud and mire , to [[his]_161-fagin gloomy abode]_{5721-his gloomy abode} : where [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} was sitting up , impatiently awaiting [his]_161-fagin return . “_{[843-the man]} Is [Oliver]_123-oliver a - bed ? [I]_0-i want to speak to [him]_123-oliver , ” was [his]_0-i first remark as [they]_5723-they descended [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} . “_[0-i] Hours ago , ” replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , throwing open a door . “_[0-i] [Here]_4553-here [he]_123-oliver is ! ” [The boy]_{423-the boy} was lying , fast asleep , on a rude bed upon the floor ; so pale with anxiety , and sadness , and the closeness of [[his]_{423-the boy} prison]_{985-his prison} , that [he]_{423-the boy} looked like death ; not death as it shows in shroud and coffin , but in the guise it wears when life has just departed ; when [a young and gentle spirit]_{5728-a young and gentle spirit} has , but an instant , fled to [Heaven]_218-heaven , and the gross air of [the world]_{351-the world} has not had time to breathe upon the changing dust [it]_{351-the world} hallowed . “_[0-i] Not now , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning softly away . “_{[843-the man]} Tomorrow . Tomorrow . ” CHAPTER XX . WHEREIN [OLIVER]_123-oliver IS DELIVERED OVER TO [MR . WILLIAM SIKES]_{183-mr. sikes} When [Oliver]_123-oliver awoke in the morning , [he]_123-oliver was a good deal surprised to find that a new pair of shoes , with strong thick soles , had been placed at [his]_123-oliver bedside ; and that [his]_123-oliver old shoes had been removed . At first , [he]_123-oliver was pleased with the discovery : hoping that it might be the forerunner of [his]_123-oliver release ; but such thoughts were quickly dispelled , on [his]_123-oliver sitting down to breakfast along with [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , who told [him]_123-oliver , in a tone and manner which increased [his]_123-oliver alarm , that [he]_123-oliver was to be taken to [the residence of [Bill Sikes]_149-sikes]_{5732-the residence of bill sikes} that night . “_{[843-the man]} To — to — stop there , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” asked [Oliver]_123-oliver , anxiously . “_{[843-the man]} No , no , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . Not to stop there , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[2276-we] [We]_2276-we should n’t like to lose [you]_{4649-my dear} . Do n’t be afraid , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_123-oliver shall come back to [us]_2276-we again . Ha ! ha ! ha ! [We]_2276-we wo n’t be so cruel as to send [you]_123-oliver away , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . Oh no , no ! ” [The old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread]_{5734-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread} , looked round as [he]_0-i bantered [Oliver]_123-oliver thus ; and chuckled as if to show that [he]_0-i knew [he]_0-i would still be very glad to get away if [he]_0-i could . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , fixing [his]_{1184-the jew} eyes on [Oliver]_123-oliver , “_{[4649-my dear]} [you]_{4649-my dear} want to know what [you]_{4649-my dear} ’re going to [Bill]_149-sikes ’s for — eh , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” [Oliver]_123-oliver coloured , involuntarily , to find that [the old thief]_{5736-the old thief} had been reading [his]_123-oliver thoughts ; but boldly said , Yes , [he]_123-oliver did want to know . “_{[4649-my dear]} Why , do [you]_{4649-my dear} think ? ” inquired [Fagin]_161-fagin , parrying the question . “_{[4649-my dear]} Indeed [I]_0-i do n’t know , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Bah ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning away with a disappointed countenance from a close perusal of [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s face . “_[0-i] Wait till [Bill]_149-sikes tells [you]_{4649-my dear} , then . ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} seemed much vexed by [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s not expressing any greater curiosity on the subject ; but the truth is , that , although [Oliver]_123-oliver felt very anxious , [he]_123-oliver was too much confused by the earnest cunning of [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s looks , and [his]_123-oliver own speculations , to make any further inquiries just then . [He]_123-oliver had no other opportunity : for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} remained very surly and silent till night : when [he]_123-oliver prepared to go abroad . “_[149-sikes] [You]_{4649-my dear} may burn a candle , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , putting one upon the table . “_[149-sikes] And here ’s a book for [you]_{4649-my dear} to read , till [they]_2280-they come to fetch [you]_{4649-my dear} . Good - night ! ” “_[149-sikes] Good - night ! ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , softly . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} walked to the door : looking over [his]_{1184-the jew} shoulder at [the boy]_{423-the boy} as [he]_{1184-the jew} went . Suddenly stopping , [he]_{1184-the jew} called [him]_{423-the boy} by [his]_{423-the boy} name . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked up ; [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , pointing to the candle , motioned [him]_123-oliver to light it . [He]_123-oliver did so ; and , as [he]_123-oliver placed the candlestick upon the table , saw that [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} was gazing fixedly at [him]_123-oliver , with lowering and contracted brows , from the dark end of [the room]_{418-the room} . “_[149-sikes] Take heed , [Oliver]_123-oliver ! take heed ! ” said [the old man]_{1217-the old man} , shaking [his]_{1217-the old man} right hand before [him]_123-oliver in a warning manner . “_[2281-he] [He]_2281-he ’s [a rough man]_{2282-a rough man} , and thinks nothing of blood when [his]_2281-he own is up . Whatever falls out , say nothing ; and do what [he]_2281-he bids [you]_123-oliver . Mind ! ” Placing a strong emphasis on the last word , [he]_123-oliver suffered [his]_123-oliver features gradually to resolve themselves into a ghastly grin , and , nodding [his]_123-oliver head , left [the room]_{418-the room} . [Oliver]_123-oliver leaned [his]_123-oliver head upon [his]_123-oliver hand when [the old man]_{1217-the old man} disappeared , and pondered , with a trembling heart , on the words [he]_123-oliver had just heard . The more [he]_123-oliver thought of [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s admonition , the more [he]_123-oliver was at a loss to divine its real purpose and meaning . [He]_123-oliver could think of no bad object to be attained by sending [him]_123-oliver to [Sikes]_149-sikes , which would not be equally well answered by [his]_123-oliver remaining with [Fagin]_161-fagin ; and after meditating for a long time , concluded that [he]_123-oliver had been selected to perform some ordinary menial offices for [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} , until [another boy]_{5072-another boy} , better suited for [his]_123-oliver purpose could be engaged . [He]_123-oliver was too well accustomed to suffering , and had suffered too much where [he]_123-oliver was , to bewail the prospect of change very severely . [He]_123-oliver remained lost in thought for some minutes ; and then , with a heavy sigh , snuffed the candle , and , taking up the book which [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} had left with [him]_123-oliver , began to read . [He]_123-oliver turned over the leaves . Carelessly at first ; but , lighting on a passage which attracted [his]_123-oliver attention , [he]_123-oliver soon became intent upon the volume . It was a history of the lives and trials of [great criminals]_{5754-great criminals} ; and the pages were soiled and thumbed with use . Here , [he]_123-oliver read of dreadful crimes that made the blood run cold ; of secret murders that had been committed by the lonely wayside ; of bodies hidden from the eye of [man]_5049-man in deep pits and wells : which would not keep [them]_{5754-great criminals} down , deep as [they]_{5754-great criminals} were , but had yielded [them]_{5754-great criminals} up at last , after many years , and so maddened [the murderers]_{5756-the murderers} with the sight , that in [their]_{5756-the murderers} horror [they]_{5756-the murderers} had confessed [their]_{5756-the murderers} guilt , and yelled for the gibbet to end [their]_{5756-the murderers} agony . Here , too , [he]_123-oliver read of [men who , lying in [their]_{5757-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted ( so they said ) and led on , by their own bad thoughts , to such dreadful bloodshed as it made the flesh creep , and the limbs quail , to think of} [beds at dead of night]_{5758-beds at dead of night} , had been tempted ( so [they]_{5757-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted ( so they said ) and led on , by their own bad thoughts , to such dreadful bloodshed as it made the flesh creep , and the limbs quail , to think of} said ) and led on , by [their]_{5757-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted ( so they said ) and led on , by their own bad thoughts , to such dreadful bloodshed as it made the flesh creep , and the limbs quail , to think of} own bad thoughts , to such dreadful bloodshed as it made the flesh creep , and the limbs quail , to think of]_{5757-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted ( so they said ) and led on , by their own bad thoughts , to such dreadful bloodshed as it made the flesh creep , and the limbs quail , to think of} . The terrible descriptions were so real and vivid , that the sallow pages seemed to turn red with gore ; and the words upon them , to be sounded in [his]_123-oliver ears , as if they were whispered , in hollow murmurs , by the spirits of the dead . In a paroxysm of fear , [the boy]_{423-the boy} closed the book , and thrust it from [him]_123-oliver . Then , falling upon [his]_123-oliver knees , [he]_123-oliver prayed Heaven to spare [him]_123-oliver from such deeds ; and rather to will that [he]_123-oliver should die at once , than be reserved for crimes , so fearful and appalling . By degrees , [he]_123-oliver grew more calm , and besought , in a low and broken voice , that [he]_123-oliver might be rescued from [his]_123-oliver present dangers ; and that if any aid were to be raised up for [a poor outcast boy who had never known the love of [friends or kindred]_{5761-friends or kindred}]_{5760-a poor outcast boy who had never known the love of friends or kindred} , it might come to [him]_123-oliver now , when , desolate and deserted , [he]_123-oliver stood alone in the midst of wickedness and guilt . [He]_123-oliver had concluded [his]_123-oliver prayer , but still remained with [his]_123-oliver head buried in [his]_123-oliver hands , when a rustling noise aroused [him]_123-oliver . “_[2281-he] What ’s that ! ” [he]_123-oliver cried , starting up , and catching sight of [a figure standing by the door]_{5762-a figure standing by the door} . “_[2281-he] Who ’s [there]_4593-there ? ” “_[0-i] [Me]_0-i . Only [me]_0-i , ” replied a tremulous voice . [Oliver]_123-oliver raised the candle above [his]_123-oliver head : and looked towards the door . It was [Nancy]_167-nancy . “_[0-i] Put down the light , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , turning away [her]_{1840-the girl} head . “_[0-i] It hurts [my]_0-i eyes . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver saw that [she]_{1840-the girl} was very pale , and gently inquired if [she]_{1840-the girl} were ill . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} threw [herself]_{1840-the girl} into a chair , with [her]_{1840-the girl} back towards [him]_123-oliver : and wrung [her]_{1840-the girl} hands ; but made no reply . “_[0-i] God forgive [me]_0-i ! ” [she]_{1840-the girl} cried after a while , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never thought of this . ” “_[0-i] Has anything happened ? ” asked [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Can [I]_0-i help [you]_0-i ? [I]_0-i will if [I]_0-i can . [I]_0-i will , indeed . ” [She]_{1840-the girl} rocked [herself]_{1840-the girl} to and fro ; caught [her]_{1840-the girl} throat ; and , uttering a gurgling sound , gasped for breath . “_[167-nancy] [Nancy]_167-nancy ! ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , “_[167-nancy] What is it ? ” [The girl]_{1840-the girl} beat [her]_{1840-the girl} hands upon [her]_{1840-the girl} knees , and [her]_{1840-the girl} feet upon the ground ; and , suddenly stopping , drew [her]_{1840-the girl} shawl close round [her]_{1840-the girl} : and shivered with cold . [Oliver]_123-oliver stirred the fire . Drawing [her]_{1840-the girl} chair close to it , [she]_{1840-the girl} sat there , for a little time , without speaking ; but at length [she]_{1840-the girl} raised [her]_{1840-the girl} head , and looked round . “_[167-nancy] [I]_0-i do n’t know what comes over [me]_0-i sometimes , ” said [she]_{1840-the girl} , affecting to busy [herself]_0-i in arranging [her]_{1840-the girl} dress ; “_[0-i] it ’s [this damp dirty room]_{2284-this damp dirty room} , [I]_0-i think . Now , [Nolly]_123-oliver , [dear]_4730-dear , are [you]_4730-dear ready ? ” “_[123-oliver] Am [I]_0-i to go with [you]_0-i ? ” asked [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Yes . [I]_0-i have come from [Bill]_149-sikes , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[149-sikes] [You]_0-i are to go with [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] What for ? ” asked [Oliver]_123-oliver , recoiling . “_[0-i] What for ? ” echoed [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , raising [her]_{1840-the girl} eyes , and averting them again , the moment [they]_5768-they encountered [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s face . “_[0-i] Oh ! For no harm . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t believe it , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver : who had watched [her]_{1840-the girl} closely . “_[0-i] Have it [your]_4730-dear own way , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , affecting to laugh . “_[4730-dear] For no good , then . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver could see that [he]_123-oliver had some power over [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s better feelings , and , for an instant , thought of appealing to [her]_{1840-the girl} compassion for [his]_123-oliver helpless state . But , then , the thought darted across [his]_123-oliver mind that it was barely eleven o’clock ; and that [many people]_{2049-many people} were still in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} : of whom surely [some]_5774-some might be found to give credence to [his]_123-oliver tale . As the reflection occured to [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver stepped forward : and said , somewhat hastily , that [he]_123-oliver was ready . Neither [his]_123-oliver brief consideration , nor its purport , was lost on [[his]_123-oliver companion]_{621-his companion} . [She]_{1840-the girl} eyed [him]_123-oliver narrowly , while [he]_123-oliver spoke ; and cast upon [him]_123-oliver a look of intelligence which sufficiently showed that [she]_{1840-the girl} guessed what had been passing in [his]_123-oliver thoughts . “_[4730-dear] Hush ! ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , stooping over [him]_123-oliver , and pointing to the door as [she]_{1840-the girl} looked cautiously round . “_[2286-you] [You]_2286-you ca n’t help [yourself]_2286-you . [I]_0-i have tried hard for [you]_2286-you , but all to no purpose . [You]_2286-you are hedged round and round . If ever [you]_2286-you are to get loose from here , this is not the time . ” Struck by the energy of [her]_{1840-the girl} manner , [Oliver]_123-oliver looked up in [her]_{1840-the girl} face with great surprise . [She]_{1840-the girl} seemed to speak the truth ; [her]_{1840-the girl} countenance was white and agitated ; and [she]_{1840-the girl} trembled with very earnestness . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have saved [you]_2286-you from being ill - used once , and [I]_0-i will again , and [I]_0-i do now , ” continued [the girl]_{1840-the girl} aloud ; “_[0-i] for those who would have fetched [you]_2286-you , if [I]_0-i had not , would have been far more rough than [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i have promised for [your]_2286-you being quiet and silent ; if [you]_2286-you are not , [you]_2286-you will only do harm to [yourself]_2286-you and [me]_0-i too , and perhaps be [my]_0-i death . See here ! [I]_0-i have borne all this for [you]_2286-you already , as true as [God]_171-god sees [me]_0-i show it . ” [She]_5778-she pointed , hastily , to some livid bruises on [her]_5778-she neck and arms ; and continued , with great rapidity : “_[171-god] Remember this ! And do n’t let [me]_0-i suffer more for [you]_2286-you , just now . If [I]_0-i could help [you]_2286-you , [I]_0-i would ; but [I]_0-i have not the power . [They]_2287-they do n’t mean to harm [you]_2286-you ; whatever [they]_2287-they make [you]_2286-you do , is no fault of [yours]_2286-you . Hush ! Every word from [you]_2286-you is a blow for [me]_0-i . Give [me]_0-i [your]_2286-you hand . Make haste ! [Your]_2286-you hand ! ” [She]_5778-she caught the hand which [Oliver]_123-oliver instinctively placed in [hers]_5778-she , and , blowing out the light , drew [him]_123-oliver after [her]_5778-she up [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} . The door was opened , quickly , by [some one shrouded in the darkness]_{5780-some one shrouded in the darkness} , and was as quickly closed , when [they]_5781-they had passed out . [A hackney - cabriolet]_{5782-a hackney - cabriolet} was in waiting ; with the same vehemence which [she]_5778-she had exhibited in addressing [Oliver]_123-oliver , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} pulled [him]_123-oliver in with [her]_5778-she , and drew the curtains close . [The driver]_{5784-the driver} wanted no directions , but lashed [his]_{5784-the driver} horse into full speed , without the delay of an instant . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} still held [Oliver]_123-oliver fast by the hand , and continued to pour into [his]_123-oliver ear , the warnings and assurances [she]_{1840-the girl} had already imparted . All was so quick and hurried , that [he]_123-oliver had scarcely time to recollect where [he]_123-oliver was , or how [he]_123-oliver came [there]_4593-there , when [the carriage]_{5787-the carriage} stopped at [the house to which [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s steps had been directed on the previous evening]_{5788-the house to which the jew ’s steps had been directed on the previous evening} . For one brief moment , [Oliver]_123-oliver cast a hurried glance along [the empty street]_{5790-the empty street} , and a cry for help hung upon [his]_123-oliver lips . But [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s voice was in [his]_123-oliver ear , beseeching [him]_123-oliver in such tones of agony to remember [her]_{1840-the girl} , that [he]_123-oliver had not the heart to utter it . While [he]_123-oliver hesitated , the opportunity was gone ; [he]_123-oliver was already in [the house]_{403-the house} , and the door was shut . “_[2286-you] This way , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , releasing [her]_{1840-the girl} hold for the first time . “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes ! ” “_[149-sikes] Hallo ! ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes : appearing at the head of [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} , with a candle . “_[149-sikes] Oh ! That ’s the time of day . Come on ! ” This was a very strong expression of approbation , an uncommonly hearty welcome , from [a person of [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes ’ temperament]_{5795-a person of mr. sikes ’ temperament} . [Nancy]_167-nancy , appearing much gratified thereby , saluted [him]_123-oliver cordially . “_[149-sikes] Bull’s - eye ’s gone [home]_4737-home with [Tom]_199-tom , ” observed [Sikes]_149-sikes , as [he]_149-sikes lighted [them]_5796-them up . “_[199-tom] [He]_199-tom ’d have been in the way . ” “_[199-tom] That ’s right , ” rejoined [Nancy]_167-nancy . “_[199-tom] So [you]_2289-you ’ve got [the kid]_{2290-the kid} , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes when [they]_5796-them had all reached [the room]_{418-the room} : closing the door as [he]_149-sikes spoke . “_[2289-you] Yes , here [he]_199-tom is , ” replied [Nancy]_167-nancy . “_[199-tom] Did [he]_199-tom come quiet ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[199-tom] Like a lamb , ” rejoined [Nancy]_167-nancy . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m glad to hear it , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , looking grimly at [Oliver]_123-oliver ; “_[0-i] for the sake of [[his]_199-tom young carcase]_{2291-his young carcase} : as would otherways have suffered for it . Come here , [young ’ un]_{5361-young ’ un} ; and let [me]_0-i read [you]_{5361-young ’ un} a lectur ’ , which is as well got over at once . ” Thus addressing [[his]_0-i new pupil]_{5798-his new pupil} , [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes pulled off [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s cap and threw it into a corner ; and then , taking [him]_123-oliver by the shoulder , sat [himself]_149-sikes down by the table , and stood [the boy]_{423-the boy} in front of [him]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Now , first : do [you]_{5361-young ’ un} know wot this is ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes , taking up a pocket - pistol which lay on the table . [Oliver]_123-oliver replied in the affirmative . “_{[5361-young ’ un]} Well , then , look here , ” continued [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_{[5361-young ’ un]} This is powder ; that ’ ere ’s a bullet ; and this is a little bit of a old hat for waddin ’ . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver murmured [his]_123-oliver comprehension of [the different bodies referred to]_{5800-the different bodies referred to} ; and [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes proceeded to load the pistol , with great nicety and deliberation . “_[0-i] Now it ’s loaded , ” said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , when [he]_149-sikes had finished . “_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i see it is , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[4543-sir] Well , ” said [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , grasping [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s wrist , and putting the barrel so close to [his]_123-oliver temple that [they]_5802-they touched ; at which moment [the boy]_{423-the boy} could not repress a start ; “_[4543-sir] if [you]_{5361-young ’ un} speak a word when [you]_{5361-young ’ un} ’re out o’doors with [me]_0-i , except when [I]_0-i speak to [you]_{5361-young ’ un} , that loading will be in [your]_{5361-young ’ un} head without notice . So , if [you]_{5361-young ’ un} _ do _ make up [your]_{5361-young ’ un} mind to speak without leave , say [your]_{5361-young ’ un} prayers first . ” Having bestowed a scowl upon the object of this warning , to increase its effect , [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes continued . “_{[5361-young ’ un]} As near as [I]_0-i know , there is n’t [anybody]_421-anybody as would be asking very partickler arter [you]_{5361-young ’ un} , if [you]_{5361-young ’ un} _ was _ disposed of ; so [I]_0-i need n’t take this devil - and - all of trouble to explain matters to [you]_{5361-young ’ un} , if it warn’t for [your]_{5361-young ’ un} own good . [D’ye]_203-d’ye hear [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] The short and the long of what [you]_{5361-young ’ un} mean , ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy : speaking very emphatically , and slightly frowning at [Oliver]_123-oliver as if to bespeak [his]_123-oliver serious attention to [her]_167-nancy words : “_[0-i] is , that if [you]_{5361-young ’ un} ’re crossed by [him]_2295-him in this job [you]_{5361-young ’ un} have on hand , [you]_{5361-young ’ un} ’ll prevent [his]_2295-him ever telling tales afterwards , by shooting [him]_2295-him through the head , and will take [your]_{5361-young ’ un} chance of swinging for it , as [you]_{5361-young ’ un} do for a great many other things in the way of business , every month of [your]_{5361-young ’ un} life . ” “_[1161-women] That ’s it ! ” observed [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , approvingly ; “_[1161-women] [women]_1161-women can always put things in fewest words.—Except when it ’s blowing up ; and then [they]_1161-women lengthens it out . And now that [he]_2295-him ’s thoroughly up to it , let ’s have some supper , and get a snooze before starting . ” In pursuance of this request , [Nancy]_167-nancy quickly laid the cloth ; disappearing for a few minutes , [she]_167-nancy presently returned with a pot of porter and a dish of sheep ’s heads : which gave occasion to several pleasant witticisms on the part of [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , founded upon the singular coincidence of “_[1161-women] jemmies ” being a can name , common to [them]_1161-women , and also to an ingenious implement much used in [his]_2295-him profession . Indeed , [the worthy gentleman , stimulated perhaps by the immediate prospect of being on active service]_{5804-the worthy gentleman , stimulated perhaps by the immediate prospect of being on active service} , was in great spirits and good humour ; in proof whereof , it may be here remarked , that [he]_2295-him humourously drank all the beer at a draught , and did not utter , on a rough calculation , more than four - score oaths during the whole progress of the meal . Supper being ended — it may be easily conceived that [Oliver]_123-oliver had no great appetite for it — [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes disposed of a couple of glasses of spirits and water , and threw [himself]_149-sikes on the bed ; ordering [Nancy]_167-nancy , with many imprecations in case of failure , to call [him]_149-sikes at five precisely . [Oliver]_123-oliver stretched [himself]_123-oliver in [his]_123-oliver clothes , by command of the same authority , on a mattress upon the floor ; and [the girl , mending the fire]_{5805-the girl , mending the fire} , sat before it , in readiness to rouse [them]_1161-women at the appointed time . For a long time [Oliver]_123-oliver lay awake , thinking it not impossible that [Nancy]_167-nancy might seek that opportunity of whispering some further advice ; but [the girl]_{1840-the girl} sat brooding over the fire , without moving , save now and then to trim the light . Weary with watching and anxiety , [he]_123-oliver at length fell asleep . When [he]_123-oliver awoke , the table was covered with tea - things , and [Sikes]_149-sikes was thrusting various articles into the pockets of [his]_149-sikes great - coat , which hung over the back of a chair . [Nancy]_167-nancy was busily engaged in preparing breakfast . It was not yet daylight ; for the candle was still burning , and it was quite dark outside . A sharp rain , too , was beating against the window - panes ; and the sky looked black and cloudy . “_[1161-women] Now , then ! ” growled [Sikes]_149-sikes , as [Oliver]_123-oliver started up ; “_[1161-women] half - past five ! Look sharp , or [you]_2297-you ’ll get no breakfast ; for it ’s late as it is . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver was not long in making [his]_123-oliver toilet ; having taken some breakfast , [he]_123-oliver replied to a surly inquiry from [Sikes]_149-sikes , by saying that [he]_123-oliver was quite ready . [Nancy]_167-nancy , scarcely looking at [the boy]_{423-the boy} , threw [him]_{423-the boy} a handkerchief to tie round [his]_{423-the boy} throat ; [Sikes]_149-sikes gave [him]_{423-the boy} a large rough cape to button over [his]_{423-the boy} shoulders . Thus attired , [he]_{423-the boy} gave [his]_{423-the boy} hand to [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , who , merely pausing to show [him]_{423-the boy} with a menacing gesture that [he]_{1884-the robber} had that same pistol in a side - pocket of [his]_{1884-the robber} great - coat , clasped it firmly in [his]_{1884-the robber} , and , exchanging a farewell with [Nancy]_167-nancy , led [him]_{423-the boy} away . [Oliver]_123-oliver turned , for an instant , when [they]_5809-they reached the door , in the hope of meeting a look from [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . But [she]_{1840-the girl} had resumed [her]_{1840-the girl} old seat in front of the fire , and sat , perfectly motionless before it . CHAPTER XXI . [THE EXPEDITION]_{204-the expedition} It was a cheerless morning when [they]_5809-they got into [the street]_{4555-the street} ; blowing and raining hard ; and the clouds looking dull and stormy . The night had been very wet : large pools of water had collected in [the road]_{825-the road} : and [the kennels]_{5813-the kennels} were overflowing . There was a faint glimmering of the coming day in the sky ; but it rather aggravated than relieved the gloom of the scene : the sombre light only serving to pale that which the street lamps afforded , without shedding any warmer or brighter tints upon the wet house - tops , and [dreary streets]_{5814-dreary streets} . There appeared to be [nobody]_316-nobody stirring in [that quarter of [the town]_{812-the town}]_{5816-that quarter of the town} ; the windows of [the houses]_{5818-the houses} were all closely shut ; and [the streets through which [they]_5809-they passed]_{5819-the streets through which they passed} , were noiseless and empty . By the time [they]_5809-they had turned into [the Bethnal Green Road]_{37-the bethnal green road} , the day had fairly begun to break . Many of the lamps were already extinguished ; [a few country waggons]_{5820-a few country waggons} were slowly toiling on , towards [London]_6-london ; now and then , [a stage - coach , covered with mud]_{5821-a stage - coach , covered with mud} , rattled briskly by : [the driver]_{5784-the driver} bestowing , as [he]_{5784-the driver} passed , an admonitory lash upon [the heavy waggoner who , by keeping on the wrong side of [the road]_{825-the road}]_{5823-the heavy waggoner who , by keeping on the wrong side of the road} , had endangered [his]_{5784-the driver} arriving at [the office]_{582-the office} , a quarter of a minute after [his]_{5784-the driver} time . [The public - houses]_{1154-the public - houses} , with gas - lights burning inside , were already open . By degrees , [other shops]_{5827-other shops} began to be unclosed , and [a few scattered people]_{5828-a few scattered people} were met with . Then , came [straggling groups of [labourers]_{5830-labourers} going to [their]_{5829-straggling groups of labourers going to their work} work]_{5829-straggling groups of labourers going to their work} ; then , [men]_412-men and [women]_1161-women with fish - baskets on [their]_{5829-straggling groups of labourers going to their work} heads ; [donkey - carts laden with vegetables]_{5833-donkey - carts laden with vegetables} ; chaise - carts filled with live - stock or whole carcasses of meat ; [milk - women]_{5834-milk - women} with pails ; an unbroken concourse of [people]_485-people , trudging out with various supplies to [the eastern suburbs of [the town]_{812-the town}]_{5836-the eastern suburbs of the town} . As [they]_5838-they approached [the City]_{5839-the city} , the noise and traffic gradually increased ; when [they]_5838-they threaded [the streets between [Shoreditch]_{38-shoreditch} and [Smithfield]_{26-smithfield}]_{5840-the streets between shoreditch and smithfield} , it had swelled into a roar of sound and bustle . It was as light as it was likely to be , till night came on again , and the busy morning of half the [London]_6-london population had begun . Turning down [Sun Street]_{39-sun street} and [Crown Street]_{40-crown street} , and crossing [Finsbury square]_{41-finsbury square} , [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes struck , by way of [Chiswell Street]_{42-chiswell street} , into [Barbican]_43-barbican : thence into [Long Lane]_{44-long lane} , and so into [Smithfield]_{26-smithfield} ; from which [latter place]_{5841-latter place} arose a tumult of discordant sounds that filled [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver with amazement . It was market - morning . [The ground]_{5842-the ground} was covered , nearly ankle - deep , with filth and mire ; a thick steam , perpetually rising from the reeking bodies of the cattle , and mingling with the fog , which seemed to rest upon the chimney - tops , hung heavily above . [All the pens in the centre of [the large area]_{5844-the large area}]_{5843-all the pens in the centre of the large area} , and as many temporary pens as could be crowded into [the vacant space]_{5845-the vacant space} , were filled with sheep ; tied up to posts by the gutter side were long lines of beasts and oxen , three or four deep . [Countrymen]_{5846-countrymen} , [butchers]_{5847-butchers} , [drovers]_5848-drovers , [hawkers]_5849-hawkers , [boys]_498-boys , [thieves]_1260-thieves , [idlers]_5852-idlers , and [vagabonds of every low grade]_{5853-vagabonds of every low grade} , were mingled together in a mass ; the whistling of [drovers]_5848-drovers , the barking dogs , the bellowing and plunging of [the oxen]_{5855-the oxen} , the bleating of sheep , the grunting and squeaking of pigs , the cries of [hawkers]_5849-hawkers , the shouts , oaths , and quarrelling on all sides ; the ringing of bells and roar of voices , that issued from [every public - house]_{5857-every public - house} ; the crowding , pushing , driving , beating , whooping and yelling ; the hideous and discordant dim that resounded from every corner of [the market]_{5858-the market} ; and the unwashed , unshaven , squalid , and dirty figures constantly running to and fro , and bursting in and out of the throng ; rendered it a stunning and bewildering scene , which quite confounded the senses . [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , dragging [Oliver]_123-oliver after [him]_149-sikes , elbowed [his]_149-sikes way through the thickest of [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} , and bestowed very little attention on the numerous sights and sounds , which so astonished [the boy]_{423-the boy} . [He]_149-sikes nodded , twice or thrice , to [a passing friend]_{5861-a passing friend} ; and , resisting as many invitations to take a morning dram , pressed steadily onward , until [they]_5862-they were clear of the turmoil , and had made [their]_5862-they way through [Hosier Lane]_{46-hosier lane} into [Holborn]_47-holborn . “_{[2299-lazy - legs]} Now , [young ’ un]_{5361-young ’ un} ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , looking up at the clock of [St. Andrew ’s Church]_{48-st. andrew ’s church} , “_{[2299-lazy - legs]} hard upon seven ! [you]_{5361-young ’ un} must step out . Come , do n’t lag behind already , [Lazy - legs]_{2299-lazy - legs} ! ” [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes accompanied this speech with a jerk at [[his]_149-sikes little companion]_{5863-his little companion} ’s wrist ; [Oliver]_123-oliver , quickening [his]_123-oliver pace into a kind of trot between a fast walk and a run , kept up with the rapid strides of [the house - breaker]_{5864-the house - breaker} as well as [he]_123-oliver could . [They]_5862-they held [their]_5862-they course at this rate , until [they]_5862-they had passed [Hyde Park corner]_{49-hyde park corner} , and were on [their]_5862-they way to [Kensington]_{50-kensington} : when [Sikes]_149-sikes relaxed [his]_149-sikes pace , until an empty cart which was at some little distance behind , came up . Seeing “_{[2299-lazy - legs]} Hounslow ” written on it , [he]_149-sikes asked [the driver]_{5784-the driver} with as much civility as [he]_149-sikes could assume , if [he]_149-sikes would give [them]_5862-they a lift as far as [Isleworth]_51-isleworth . “_{[2303-your father]} Jump up , ” said [the man]_{843-the man} . “_{[2303-your father]} Is that [[your]_2300-your boy]_{2301-your boy} ? ” “_{[2301-your boy]} Yes ; [he]_{2301-your boy} ’s [[my]_0-i boy]_{4668-my boy} , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , looking hard at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and putting [his]_0-i hand abstractedly into the pocket where the pistol was . “_{[2301-your boy]} [[Your]_{2301-your boy} father]_{2303-your father} walks rather too quick for [you]_{2301-your boy} , do n’t [he]_{2303-your father} , [[my]_0-i man]_{4621-my man} ? ” inquired [the driver]_{5784-the driver} : seeing that [Oliver]_123-oliver was out of breath . “_{[2303-your father]} Not a bit of it , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , interposing . “_{[2303-your father]} [He]_{2303-your father} ’s used to it . Here , take hold of [my]_0-i hand , [Ned]_205-ned . In with [you]_{2301-your boy} ! ” Thus addressing [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_0-i helped [him]_123-oliver into [the cart]_{5868-the cart} ; and [the driver]_{5784-the driver} , pointing to a heap of sacks , told [him]_123-oliver to lie down there , and rest [himself]_123-oliver . As [they]_5870-they passed the different mile - stones , [Oliver]_123-oliver wondered , more and more , where [[his]_123-oliver companion]_{621-his companion} meant to take [him]_123-oliver . [Kensington]_{50-kensington} , [Hammersmith]_{52-hammersmith} , [Chiswick]_53-chiswick , [Kew Bridge]_{54-kew bridge} , [Brentford]_55-brentford , were all passed ; and yet [they]_5870-they went on as steadily as if [they]_5870-they had only just begun [their]_5870-they journey . At length , [they]_5870-they came to [a public - house]_{5872-a public - house} called [the Coach]_{1056-the coach} and [Horses]_5874-horses ; [a little way beyond which , another road]_{5875-a little way beyond which , another road} appeared to run off . And here , [the cart]_{5868-the cart} stopped . [Sikes]_149-sikes dismounted with great precipitation , holding [Oliver]_123-oliver by the hand all the while ; and lifting [him]_123-oliver down directly , bestowed a furious look upon [him]_123-oliver , and rapped the side - pocket with [his]_149-sikes fist , in a significant manner . “_{[2301-your boy]} Good - bye , [boy]_4595-boy , ” said [the man]_{843-the man} . “_[4595-boy] [He]_2306-he ’s sulky , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , giving [him]_123-oliver a shake ; “_[2306-he] [he]_2306-he ’s sulky . A young dog ! Do n’t mind [him]_2306-he . ” “_[0-i] Not [I]_0-i ! ” rejoined [the other]_{591-the other} , getting into [his]_149-sikes cart . “_[0-i] It ’s a fine day , after all . ” And [he]_149-sikes drove away . [Sikes]_149-sikes waited until [he]_123-oliver had fairly gone ; and then , telling [Oliver]_123-oliver [he]_149-sikes might look about [him]_123-oliver if [he]_149-sikes wanted , once again led [him]_123-oliver onward on [his]_123-oliver journey . [They]_5879-they turned round to the left , a short way past [the public - house]_{5880-the public - house} ; and then , taking [a right - hand road]_{5881-a right - hand road} , walked on for a long time : passing [many large gardens]_{5882-many large gardens} and [[gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} ’s houses on both sides of the way]_{5884-gentlemen ’s houses on both sides of the way} , and stopping for nothing but a little beer , until [they]_5879-they reached [a town]_{5885-a town} . Here against the wall of [a house]_{5886-a house} , [Oliver]_123-oliver saw written up in pretty large letters , “_{[206-hampton]} [Hampton]_206-hampton . ” [They]_5879-they lingered about , in [the fields]_{1006-the fields} , for some hours . At length [they]_5879-they came back into [the town]_{812-the town} ; and , turning into [an old public - house]_{5889-an old public - house} with a defaced sign - board , ordered some dinner by the [kitchen fire]_{5890-kitchen fire} . [The kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} was [an old , low - roofed room]_{5892-an old , low - roofed room} ; with a great beam across the middle of the ceiling , and benches , with high backs to [them]_{939-the kitchen} , by the fire ; on which were seated [several rough men in smock - frocks]_{5893-several rough men in smock - frocks} , drinking and smoking . [They]_5879-they took no notice of [Oliver]_123-oliver ; and very little of [Sikes]_149-sikes ; and , as [Sikes]_149-sikes took very little notice of [them]_5879-they , [he]_149-sikes and [[his]_149-sikes young comrade]_{5894-his young comrade} sat in a corner by [themselves]_5879-they , without being much troubled by [their]_5879-they company . [They]_5879-they had some cold meat for dinner , and sat so long after it , while [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes indulged [himself]_149-sikes with three or four pipes , that [Oliver]_123-oliver began to feel quite certain [they]_5879-they were not going any further . Being much tired with the walk , and getting up so early , [he]_123-oliver dozed a little at first ; then , quite overpowered by fatigue and the fumes of the tobacco , fell asleep . It was quite dark when [he]_123-oliver was awakened by a push from [Sikes]_149-sikes . Rousing [himself]_123-oliver sufficiently to sit up and look about [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver found that worthy in close fellowship and communication with [a labouring man]_{5895-a labouring man} , over a pint of ale . “_{[206-hampton]} So , [you]_2307-you ’re going on to [Lower Halliford]_{56-lower halliford} , are [you]_2307-you ? ” inquired [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[2307-you] Yes , [I]_0-i am , ” replied [the man , who seemed a little the worse — or better , as the case might be — for drinking]_{5896-the man , who seemed a little the worse — or better , as the case might be — for drinking} ; “_[0-i] and not slow about it neither . [My]_0-i horse has n’t got a load behind [him]_2308-he going back , as [he]_2308-he had coming up in the mornin ’ ; and [he]_2308-he wo n’t be long a - doing of it . Here ’s luck to [him]_2308-he . [Ecod]_207-ecod ! [he]_2308-he ’s [a good ’ un]_{5007-a good ’ un} ! ” “_[207-ecod] Could [you]_2307-you give [[my]_0-i boy]_{4668-my boy} and [me]_0-i a lift as far as there ? ” demanded [Sikes]_149-sikes , pushing the ale towards [[his]_0-i new friend]_{1123-his new friend} . “_[2307-you] If [you]_2307-you ’re going directly , [I]_0-i can , ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} , looking out of the pot . “_[2307-you] Are [you]_2307-you going to [Halliford]_57-halliford ? ” “_[2307-you] Going on to [Shepperton]_{58-shepperton} , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[2307-you] [I]_0-i ’m [[your]_2307-you man]_{2311-your man} , as far as [I]_0-i go , ” replied [the other]_{591-the other} . “_{[2311-your man]} Is all paid , [Becky]_208-becky ? ” “_[208-becky] Yes , [the other gentleman]_{2312-the other gentleman} ’s paid , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i say ! ” said [the man]_{843-the man} , with tipsy gravity ; “_[208-becky] that wo n’t do , [you]_208-becky know . ” “_[208-becky] Why not ? ” rejoined [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i ’re a - going to accommodate [us]_2313-they , and wot ’s to prevent [my]_0-i standing treat for a pint or so , in return ? ” [The stranger]_{5902-the stranger} reflected upon this argument , with a very profound face ; having done so , [he]_{5902-the stranger} seized [Sikes]_149-sikes by the hand : and declared [he]_149-sikes was [a real good fellow]_{5903-a real good fellow} . To which [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes replied , [he]_149-sikes was joking ; as , if [he]_149-sikes had been sober , there would have been strong reason to suppose [he]_149-sikes was . After the exchange of a few more compliments , [they]_2313-they bade [the company]_{1248-the company} good - night , and went out ; [the girl]_{1840-the girl} gathering up the pots and glasses as [they]_2313-they did so , and lounging out to the door , with [her]_{1840-the girl} hands full , to see the party start . The horse , whose health had been drunk in [his]_2314-his absence , was standing outside : ready harnessed to [the cart]_{5868-the cart} . [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Sikes]_149-sikes got in without any further ceremony ; and [the man to whom [he]_123-oliver belonged]_{5907-the man to whom he belonged} , having lingered for a minute or two “_[0-i] to bear [him]_2314-his up , ” and to defy [the hostler]_{5908-the hostler} and [the world]_{351-the world} to produce [his]_123-oliver equal , mounted also . Then , [the hostler]_{5908-the hostler} was told to give the horse [his]_123-oliver head ; and , [his]_123-oliver head being given [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver made a very unpleasant use of it : tossing it into the air with great disdain , and running into the parlour windows over the way ; after performing those feats , and supporting [himself]_123-oliver for a short time on [his]_123-oliver hind - legs , [he]_123-oliver started off at great speed , and rattled out of [the town]_{812-the town} right gallantly . The night was very dark . A damp mist rose from [the river]_{5912-the river} , and [the marshy ground]_{5913-the marshy ground} about ; and spread itself over [the dreary fields]_{5914-the dreary fields} . It was piercing cold , too ; all was gloomy and black . Not a word was spoken ; for [the driver]_{5784-the driver} had grown sleepy ; and [Sikes]_149-sikes was in no mood to lead [him]_123-oliver into conversation . [Oliver]_123-oliver sat huddled together , in a corner of [the cart]_{5868-the cart} ; bewildered with alarm and apprehension ; and figuring strange objects in the gaunt trees , whose branches waved grimly to and fro , as if in some fantastic joy at the desolation of the scene . As [they]_5917-they passed [Sunbury Church]_{59-sunbury church} , the clock struck seven . There was a light in [the ferry - house]_{5918-the ferry - house} window opposite : which streamed across [the road]_{825-the road} , and threw into more sombre shadow a dark yew - tree with graves beneath it . There was a dull sound of falling water not far off ; and the leaves of the old tree stirred gently in the night wind . It seemed like quiet music for the repose of the dead . [Sunbury]_60-sunbury was passed through , and [they]_5917-they came again into [the lonely road]_{5920-the lonely road} . Two or three miles more , and [the cart]_{5868-the cart} stopped . [Sikes]_149-sikes alighted , took [Oliver]_123-oliver by the hand , and [they]_5917-they once again walked on . [They]_5917-they turned into [no house at [Shepperton]_{58-shepperton}]_{5922-no house at shepperton} , as [the weary boy]_{5923-the weary boy} had expected ; but still kept walking on , in mud and darkness , through [gloomy lanes]_{5924-gloomy lanes} and over [cold open wastes]_{5925-cold open wastes} , until [they]_5917-they came within sight of the lights of [a town]_{5885-a town} at no great distance . On looking intently forward , [Oliver]_123-oliver saw that [the water]_{5927-the water} was just below [them]_5917-they , and that [they]_5917-they were coming to the foot of [a bridge]_{5928-a bridge} . [Sikes]_149-sikes kept straight on , until [they]_5917-they were close upon [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} ; then turned suddenly down a bank upon the left . “_[0-i] [The water]_{5927-the water} ! ” thought [Oliver]_123-oliver , turning sick with fear . “_[2316-he] [He]_2316-he has brought [me]_0-i to this lonely place to murder [me]_0-i ! ” [He]_123-oliver was about to throw [himself]_123-oliver on the ground , and make one struggle for [his]_123-oliver young life , when [he]_123-oliver saw that [they]_5917-they stood before [a solitary house]_{5930-a solitary house} : all ruinous and decayed . There was a window on each side of the dilapidated entrance ; and one story above ; but no light was visible . [The house]_{403-the house} was dark , dismantled : and , to all appearance , uninhabited . [Sikes]_149-sikes , with [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s hand still in [his]_149-sikes , softly approached [the low porch]_{5932-the low porch} , and raised the latch . The door yielded to the pressure , and [they]_5917-they passed in together . CHAPTER XXII . THE BURGLARY “_[2316-he] Hallo ! ” cried a loud , hoarse voice , as soon as [they]_5917-they set foot in [the passage]_{1168-the passage} . “_[2316-he] Do n’t make such a row , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , bolting the door . “_{[2317-a glim]} Show [a glim]_{2317-a glim} , [Toby]_201-toby . ” “_{[2317-a glim]} Aha ! [[my]_0-i pal]_{2318-my pal} ! ” cried [the same voice]_{5934-the same voice} . “_{[2317-a glim]} [A glim]_{2317-a glim} , [Barney]_187-barney , [a glim]_{2317-a glim} ! Show [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} in , [Barney]_187-barney ; wake up first , if convenient . ” [The speaker]_{1645-the speaker} appeared to throw a boot - jack , or some such article , at [the person [he]_{1645-the speaker} addressed]_{5936-the person he addressed} , to rouse [him]_{1645-the speaker} from [his]_{1645-the speaker} slumbers : for the noise of a wooden body , falling violently , was heard ; and then an indistinct muttering , as of [a man between sleep and awake]_{5937-a man between sleep and awake} . “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Do [you]_2322-you hear ? ” cried [the same voice]_{5934-the same voice} . “_[2322-you] There ’s [Bill Sikes]_149-sikes in [the passage]_{1168-the passage} with [nobody]_316-nobody to do the civil to [him]_149-sikes ; and [you]_2322-you sleeping there , as if [you]_2322-you took laudanum with [your]_2322-you meals , and nothing stronger . Are [you]_2322-you any fresher now , or do [you]_2322-you want the iron candlestick to wake [you]_2322-you thoroughly ? ” A pair of slipshod feet shuffled , hastily , across the bare floor of [the room]_{418-the room} , as this interrogatory was put ; and there issued , from a door on the right hand ; first , a feeble candle : and next , the form of [the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through]_{5940-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} [his]_{5940-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} nose , and officiating as waiter at [the public - house on [Saffron Hill]_{16-saffron hill}]_{5941-the public - house on saffron hill} . “_[2322-you] [Bister Sikes]_209-sikes ! ” exclaimed [Barney]_187-barney , with real or counterfeit joy ; “_[2322-you] cub [i]_0-i d , [sir]_4543-sir ; cub [i]_0-i d. ” “_[0-i] Here ! [you]_2322-you get on first , ” said [Sikes]_209-sikes , putting [Oliver]_123-oliver in front of [him]_0-i . “_[2322-you] Quicker ! or [I]_0-i shall tread upon [your]_2322-you heels . ” Muttering a curse upon [his]_0-i tardiness , [Sikes]_209-sikes pushed [Oliver]_123-oliver before [him]_0-i ; and [they]_5942-they entered [a low dark room]_{5943-a low dark room} with a smoky fire , two or three broken chairs , a table , and a very old couch : on which , with [his]_{5940-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} legs much higher than [his]_{5940-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} head , [a man]_{476-a man} was reposing at full length , smoking a long clay pipe . [He]_{5940-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} was dressed in a smartly - cut snuff - coloured coat , with large brass buttons ; an orange neckerchief ; a coarse , staring , shawl - pattern waistcoat ; and drab breeches . [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby ( for [he]_201-toby it was ) had no very great quantity of hair , either upon [his]_201-toby head or face ; but what [he]_201-toby had , was of a reddish dye , and tortured into long corkscrew curls , through which [he]_201-toby occasionally thrust some very dirty fingers , ornamented with large common rings . [He]_201-toby was a trifle above the middle size , and apparently rather weak in the legs ; but this circumstance by no means detracted from [his]_201-toby own admiration of [his]_201-toby top - boots , which [he]_201-toby contemplated , in [their]_5945-their elevated situation , with lively satisfaction . “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes , [[my]_0-i boy]_{4668-my boy} ! ” said [this figure]_{5946-this figure} , turning [his]_0-i head towards the door , “_[149-sikes] [I]_0-i ’m glad to see [you]_149-sikes . [I]_0-i was almost afraid [you]_149-sikes ’d given it up : in which case [I]_0-i should have made a personal wentur . Hallo ! ” Uttering this exclamation in a tone of great surprise , as [his]_0-i eyes rested on [Oliver]_123-oliver , [Mr. Toby Crackit]_201-toby brought [himself]_201-toby into a sitting posture , and demanded who that was . “_{[423-the boy]} [The boy]_{423-the boy} . Only [the boy]_{423-the boy} ! ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , drawing a chair towards the fire . “_{[210-wud of bister fagid]} [[Wud of Bister Fagid]_{210-wud of bister fagid} ’s lads]_{2329-wud of bister fagid ’s lads} , ” exclaimed [Barney]_187-barney , with a grin . “_{[2329-wud of bister fagid ’s lads]} Fagin ’s , eh ! ” exclaimed [Toby]_201-toby , looking at [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_{[2329-wud of bister fagid ’s lads]} Wot [an inwalable boy that ’ll make]_{2330-an inwalable boy that ’ll make} , for [the old ladies]_{2331-the old ladies} ’ pockets in [chapels]_2332-chapels ! [His]_{423-the boy} mug is a fortin ’ to [him]_{423-the boy} . ” “_{[423-the boy]} There — there ’s enough of that , ” interposed [Sikes]_149-sikes , impatiently ; and stooping over [[his]_149-sikes recumbant friend]_{5947-his recumbant friend} , [he]_149-sikes whispered a few words in [his]_{5947-his recumbant friend} ear : at which [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby laughed immensely , and honoured [Oliver]_123-oliver with a long stare of astonishment . “_{[423-the boy]} Now , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , as [he]_149-sikes resumed [his]_149-sikes seat , “_[2333-you] if [you]_2333-you ’ll give [us]_2334-us something to eat and drink while [we]_2334-us ’re waiting , [you]_2333-you ’ll put some heart in [us]_2334-us ; or in [me]_0-i , at all events . Sit down by the fire , [younker]_2333-you , and rest [yourself]_2333-you ; for [you]_2333-you ’ll have to go out with [us]_2334-us again tonight , though not very far off . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver looked at [Sikes]_149-sikes , in mute and timid wonder ; and drawing a stool to the fire , sat with [his]_{423-the boy} aching head upon [his]_{423-the boy} hands , scarcely knowing where [he]_{423-the boy} was , or what was passing around [him]_{423-the boy} . “_[2333-you] Here , ” said [Toby]_201-toby , as [the young Jew]_{5948-the young jew} placed some fragments of food , and a bottle upon the table , “_[2333-you] Success to the crack ! ” [He]_201-toby rose to honour the toast ; and , carefully depositing [his]_201-toby empty pipe in a corner , advanced to the table , filled a glass with spirits , and drank off its contents . [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes did the same . “_[2333-you] A drain for [the boy]_{423-the boy} , ” said [Toby]_201-toby , half - filling a wine - glass . “_{[2336-innocence]} Down with it , [innocence]_{2336-innocence} . ” “_{[2336-innocence]} Indeed , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking piteously up into [the man]_{843-the man} ’s face ; “_[0-i] indeed , [I]_0-i — ” “_[0-i] Down with it ! ” echoed [Toby]_201-toby . “_[0-i] Do [you]_2333-you think [I]_0-i do n’t know what ’s good for [you]_2333-you ? Tell [him]_{423-the boy} to drink it , [Bill]_149-sikes . ” “_[149-sikes] [He]_{423-the boy} had better ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes clapping [his]_149-sikes hand upon [his]_149-sikes pocket . “_{[423-the boy]} Burn [my]_0-i body , if [he]_{423-the boy} is n’t more trouble than [a whole family of Dodgers]_{2337-a whole family of dodgers} . Drink it , [you]_2333-you perwerse imp ; drink it ! ” Frightened by the menacing gestures of [the two men]_{5950-the two men} , [Oliver]_123-oliver hastily swallowed the contents of the glass , and immediately fell into a violent fit of coughing : which delighted [Toby Crackit]_201-toby and [Barney]_187-barney , and even drew a smile from [the surly Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes . This done , and [Sikes]_149-sikes having satisfied [his]_149-sikes appetite ( [Oliver]_123-oliver could eat nothing but a small crust of bread which [they]_{5950-the two men} made [him]_149-sikes swallow ) , [the two men]_{5950-the two men} laid [themselves]_{5950-the two men} down on chairs for a short nap . [Oliver]_123-oliver retained [his]_123-oliver stool by the fire ; [Barney]_187-barney wrapped in a blanket , stretched [himself]_187-barney on the floor : close outside the fender . [They]_{5950-the two men} slept , or appeared to sleep , for some time ; [nobody]_316-nobody stirring but [Barney]_187-barney , who rose once or twice to throw coals on the fire . [Oliver]_123-oliver fell into a heavy doze : imagining [himself]_123-oliver straying along [the gloomy lanes]_{5953-the gloomy lanes} , or wandering about [the dark churchyard]_{5954-the dark churchyard} , or retracing some one or other of the scenes of the past day : when [he]_123-oliver was roused by [Toby Crackit]_201-toby jumping up and declaring it was half - past one . In an instant , [the other two]_{5955-the other two} were on [their]_{5955-the other two} legs , and all were actively engaged in busy preparation . [Sikes]_149-sikes and [[his]_149-sikes companion]_{621-his companion} enveloped [their]_{5955-the other two} necks and chins in large dark shawls , and drew on [their]_{5955-the other two} great - coats ; [Barney]_187-barney , opening a cupboard , brought forth several articles , which [he]_187-barney hastily crammed into the pockets . “_[187-barney] Barkers for [me]_0-i , [Barney]_187-barney , ” said [Toby Crackit]_201-toby . “_[187-barney] Here [they]_2338-them are , ” replied [Barney]_187-barney , producing a pair of pistols . “_[2339-you] [You]_2339-you loaded [them]_2338-them [yourself]_2339-you . ” “_[2339-you] All right ! ” replied [Toby]_201-toby , stowing them away . “_{[2340-the persuaders]} [The persuaders]_{2340-the persuaders} ? ” “_{[2340-the persuaders]} [I]_0-i ’ve got ’em , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Crape , keys , centre - bits , darkies — nothing forgotten ? ” inquired [Toby]_201-toby : fastening a small crowbar to a loop inside the skirt of [his]_201-toby coat . “_[0-i] All right , ” rejoined [[his]_187-barney companion]_{621-his companion} . “_[0-i] Bring [them]_2338-them bits of timber , [Barney]_187-barney . That ’s the time of day . ” With these words , [he]_187-barney took a thick stick from [Barney]_187-barney ’s hands , who , having delivered another to [Toby]_201-toby , busied [himself]_201-toby in fastening on [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s cape . “_[0-i] Now then ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , holding out [his]_149-sikes hand . [Oliver]_123-oliver : [who was completely stupified by the unwonted exercise , and the air]_{5958-who was completely stupified by the unwonted exercise , and the air} , and the drink which had been forced upon [him]_123-oliver : put [his]_123-oliver hand mechanically into that which [Sikes]_149-sikes extended for the purpose . “_[0-i] Take [his]_2341-his other hand , [Toby]_201-toby , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[201-toby] Look out , [Barney]_187-barney . ” [The man]_{843-the man} went to the door , and returned to announce that all was quiet . [The two robbers]_{5960-the two robbers} issued forth with [Oliver]_123-oliver between [them]_{5960-the two robbers} . [Barney]_187-barney , having made all fast , rolled [himself]_187-barney up as before , and was soon asleep again . It was now intensely dark . The fog was much heavier than it had been in the early part of the night ; and the atmosphere was so damp , that , although no rain fell , [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s hair and eyebrows , within a few minutes after leaving [the house]_{403-the house} , had become stiff with the half - frozen moisture that was floating about . [They]_2344-they crossed [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} , and kept on towards the lights which [he]_201-toby had seen before . [They]_2344-they were at no great distance off ; and , as [they]_2344-they walked pretty briskly , [they]_2344-they soon arrived at [Chertsey]_34-chertsey . “_[187-barney] Slap through [the town]_{812-the town} , ” whispered [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[187-barney] there ’ll be [nobody in the way]_{2343-nobody in the way} , tonight , to see [us]_2344-they . ” [Toby]_201-toby acquiesced ; and [they]_2344-they hurried through [the main street of [the little town]_{5964-the little town}]_{5963-the main street of the little town} , which at that late hour was wholly deserted . A dim light shone at intervals from some bed - room window ; and the hoarse barking of dogs occasionally broke the silence of the night . But there was [nobody abroad]_{5965-nobody abroad} . [They]_2344-they had cleared [the town]_{812-the town} , as the church - bell struck two . Quickening [their]_2344-they pace , [they]_2344-they turned up [a road]_{5967-a road} upon the left hand . After walking about a quarter of a mile , [they]_2344-they stopped before [a detached house surrounded by a wall]_{5968-a detached house surrounded by a wall} : to the top of which , [Toby Crackit]_201-toby , scarcely pausing to take breath , climbed in a twinkling . “_{[423-the boy]} [The boy]_{423-the boy} next , ” said [Toby]_201-toby . “_{[423-the boy]} Hoist [him]_{423-the boy} up ; [I]_0-i ’ll catch hold of [him]_{423-the boy} . ” Before [Oliver]_123-oliver had time to look round , [Sikes]_149-sikes had caught [him]_123-oliver under the arms ; and in three or four seconds [he]_123-oliver and [Toby]_201-toby were lying on the grass on the other side . [Sikes]_149-sikes followed directly . And [they]_2344-they stole cautiously towards [the house]_{403-the house} . And now , for the first time , [Oliver]_123-oliver , well - nigh mad with grief and terror , saw that housebreaking and robbery , if not murder , were the objects of the expedition . [He]_123-oliver clasped [his]_123-oliver hands together , and involuntarily uttered a subdued exclamation of horror . A mist came before [his]_123-oliver eyes ; the cold sweat stood upon [his]_123-oliver ashy face ; [his]_123-oliver limbs failed [him]_123-oliver ; and [he]_123-oliver sank upon [his]_123-oliver knees . “_[0-i] Get up ! ” murmured [Sikes]_149-sikes , trembling with rage , and drawing the pistol from [his]_0-i pocket ; “_[0-i] Get up , or [I]_0-i ’ll strew [your]_2346-your brains upon the grass . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! for [God]_171-god ’s sake let [me]_0-i go ! ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver ; “_[0-i] let [me]_0-i run away and die in [the fields]_{1006-the fields} . [I]_0-i will never come near [London]_6-london ; never , never ! Oh ! pray have mercy on [me]_0-i , and do not make [me]_0-i steal . For the love of [all the bright Angels that rest in Heaven]_{2348-all the bright angels that rest in heaven} , have mercy upon [me]_0-i ! ” [The man to whom this appeal was made]_{5970-the man to whom this appeal was made} , swore a dreadful oath , and had cocked the pistol , when [Toby]_201-toby , striking it from [his]_201-toby grasp , placed [his]_201-toby hand upon [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s mouth , and dragged [him]_{423-the boy} to [the house]_{403-the house} . “_[149-sikes] Hush ! ” cried [the man]_{843-the man} ; “_[149-sikes] it wo n’t answer here . Say another word , and [I]_0-i ’ll do [your]_0-i business [myself]_0-i with a crack on the head . That makes no noise , and is quite as certain , and more genteel . Here , [Bill]_149-sikes , wrench the shutter open . [He]_2349-he ’s game enough now , [I]_0-i ’ll engage . [I]_0-i ’ve seen [older hands of [his]_2349-he age]_{2350-older hands of his age} took the same way , for a minute or two , on a cold night . ” [Sikes]_149-sikes , invoking terrific imprecations upon [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s head for sending [Oliver]_123-oliver on such an errand , plied the crowbar vigorously , but with little noise . After some delay , and some assistance from [Toby]_201-toby , the shutter to which [he]_0-i had referred , swung open on its hinges . It was a little lattice window , about five feet and a half above the ground , at the back of [the house]_{403-the house} : which belonged to [a scullery]_{5975-a scullery} , or small brewing - place , at the end of [the passage]_{1168-the passage} . The aperture was so small , that [the inmates]_{5977-the inmates} had probably not thought it worth while to defend [it]_5978-it more securely ; but [it]_5978-it was large enough to admit [a boy of [Oliver]_123-oliver]_{5979-a boy of oliver} ’s size , nevertheless . A very brief exercise of [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes ’s art , sufficed to overcome the fastening of the lattice ; and it soon stood wide open also . “_[0-i] Now listen , [[you]_2351-you young limb]_{2352-you young limb} , ” whispered [Sikes]_149-sikes , drawing a dark lantern from [his]_149-sikes pocket , and throwing the glare full on [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s face ; “_[2351-you] [I]_0-i ’m a going to put [you]_2351-you through [there]_4593-there . Take this light ; go softly up the steps straight afore [you]_2351-you , and along [the little hall]_{2354-the little hall} , to [the street]_{4555-the street} door ; unfasten it , and let [us]_2356-us in . ” “_{[1080-the old lady]} There ’s a bolt at the top , [you]_2351-you wo n’t be able to reach , ” interposed [Toby]_201-toby . “_{[1080-the old lady]} Stand upon one of [the hall]_{543-the hall} chairs . There are three there , [Bill]_149-sikes , with a jolly large blue unicorn and gold pitchfork on ’em : which is [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} ’s arms . ” “_{[1080-the old lady]} Keep quiet , ca n’t [you]_2351-you ? ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , with a threatening look . “_{[1080-the old lady]} [The room]_{418-the room} - door is open , is it ? ” “_[187-barney] Wide , ” replied [Toby]_201-toby , after peeping in to satisfy [himself]_201-toby . “_[187-barney] The game of that is , that [they]_2360-they always leave it open with a catch , so that the dog , who ’s got a bed in [here]_4553-here , may walk up and down [the passage]_{1168-the passage} when [he]_2363-he feels wakeful . Ha ! ha ! [Barney]_187-barney ’ ticed [him]_2363-he away tonight . So neat ! ” Although [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby spoke in a scarcely audible whisper , and laughed without noise , [Sikes]_149-sikes imperiously commanded [him]_201-toby to be silent , and to get to work . [Toby]_201-toby complied , by first producing [his]_201-toby lantern , and placing it on the ground ; then by planting [himself]_201-toby firmly with [his]_201-toby head against the wall beneath the window , and [his]_201-toby hands upon [his]_201-toby knees , so as to make a step of [his]_201-toby back . This was no sooner done , than [Sikes]_149-sikes , mounting upon [him]_201-toby , put [Oliver]_123-oliver gently through the window with [his]_123-oliver feet first ; and , without leaving hold of [his]_123-oliver collar , planted [him]_123-oliver safely on the floor inside . “_[187-barney] Take this lantern , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , looking into [the room]_{418-the room} . “_[187-barney] [You]_2364-you see the stairs afore [you]_2364-you ? ” [Oliver]_123-oliver , more dead than alive , gasped out , “_[2364-you] Yes . ” [Sikes]_149-sikes , pointing to the street - door with the pistol - barrel , briefly advised [him]_123-oliver to take notice that [he]_123-oliver was within shot all the way ; and that if [he]_123-oliver faltered , [he]_123-oliver would fall dead that instant . “_[2364-you] It ’s done in a minute , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , in the same low whisper . “_[0-i] Directly [I]_0-i leave go of [you]_2364-you , do [your]_2364-you work . Hark ! ” “_[0-i] What ’s that ? ” whispered [the other man]_{5981-the other man} . [They]_5982-they listened intently . “_[0-i] Nothing , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , releasing [his]_149-sikes hold of [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Now ! ” In the short time [he]_123-oliver had had to collect [his]_123-oliver senses , [the boy]_{423-the boy} had firmly resolved that , whether [he]_123-oliver died in the attempt or not , [he]_123-oliver would make one effort to dart [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} from [the hall]_{543-the hall} , and alarm [the family]_{4780-the family} . Filled with this idea , [he]_123-oliver advanced at once , but stealthily . “_[0-i] Come back ! ” suddenly cried [Sikes]_149-sikes aloud . “_[0-i] Back ! back ! ” Scared by the sudden breaking of the dead stillness of [the place]_{840-the place} , and by a loud cry which followed it , [Oliver]_123-oliver let [his]_123-oliver lantern fall , and knew not whether to advance or fly . The cry was repeated — a light appeared — a vision of [two terrified half - dressed men at the top of the stairs]_{5988-two terrified half - dressed men at the top of the stairs} swam before [his]_123-oliver eyes — a flash — a loud noise — a smoke — a crash somewhere , but where [he]_123-oliver knew not,—and [he]_123-oliver staggered back . [Sikes]_149-sikes had disappeared for an instant ; but [he]_149-sikes was up again , and had [him]_123-oliver by the collar before the smoke had cleared away . [He]_149-sikes fired [his]_149-sikes own pistol after [the men , who were already retreating]_{5989-the men , who were already retreating} ; and dragged [the boy]_{423-the boy} up . “_[0-i] Clasp [your]_2365-your arm tighter , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , as [he]_149-sikes drew [him]_123-oliver through the window . “_[0-i] Give [me]_0-i a shawl here . [They]_2366-they ’ve hit [him]_2365-your . Quick ! How [the boy]_{423-the boy} bleeds ! ” Then came the loud ringing of a bell , mingled with the noise of fire - arms , and the shouts of [men]_412-men , and the sensation of being carried over uneven ground at a rapid pace . And then , the noises grew confused in the distance ; and a cold deadly feeling crept over [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s heart ; and [he]_{423-the boy} saw or heard no more . CHAPTER XXIII . WHICH CONTAINS THE SUBSTANCE OF A PLEASANT CONVERSATION BETWEEN [MR . BUMBLE]_{128-mr. bumble} AND [A LADY]_{5993-a lady} ; AND SHOWS THAT EVEN A BEADLE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE ON SOME POINTS The night was bitter cold . The snow lay on the ground , frozen into a hard thick crust , so that only the heaps that had drifted into byways and corners were affected by the sharp wind that howled abroad : which , as if expending increased fury on such prey as it found , caught it savagely up in clouds , and , whirling it into a thousand misty eddies , scattered it in air . Bleak , dark , and piercing cold , it was a night for [the well - housed and fed]_{5994-the well - housed and fed} to draw round the bright fire and thank [God]_171-god [they]_{5994-the well - housed and fed} were at [home]_4737-home ; and for [the homeless , starving wretch]_{5996-the homeless , starving wretch} to lay [him]_{5996-the homeless , starving wretch} down and die . [Many hunger - worn outcasts]_{5997-many hunger - worn outcasts} close [their]_{5997-many hunger - worn outcasts} eyes in [[our]_5998-our bare streets]_{5999-our bare streets} , at such times , who , let [their]_{5997-many hunger - worn outcasts} crimes have been what [they]_{5997-many hunger - worn outcasts} may , can hardly open them in a more bitter world . Such was the aspect of out - of - doors affairs , when [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , [the matron of the workhouse to which [[our]_5998-our readers]_{6001-our readers} have been already introduced as [the birthplace of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver]_{6002-the birthplace of oliver twist}]_{6000-the matron of the workhouse to which our readers have been already introduced as the birthplace of oliver twist} , sat [herself]_{211-mrs. corney} down before a cheerful fire in [[her]_{211-mrs. corney} [own little room]_{6004-own little room}]_{6003-her own little room} , and glanced , with no small degree of complacency , at a small round table : on which stood a tray of corresponding size , furnished with all necessary materials for the most grateful meal that [matrons]_6005-matrons enjoy . In fact , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} was about to solace [herself]_{211-mrs. corney} with a cup of tea . As [she]_{211-mrs. corney} glanced from the table to the fireplace , where the smallest of all possible kettles was singing a small song in a small voice , [her]_{211-mrs. corney} inward satisfaction evidently increased,—so much so , indeed , that [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} smiled . “_[2366-they] Well ! ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , leaning [her]_{6006-the matron} elbow on the table , and looking reflectively at the fire ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m sure [we]_2368-we have all on [us]_2368-we a great deal to be grateful for ! A great deal , if [we]_2368-we did but know it . Ah ! ” [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} shook [her]_{211-mrs. corney} head mournfully , as if deploring the mental blindness of [those paupers who did not know it]_{6007-those paupers who did not know it} ; and thrusting a silver spoon ( private property ) into the inmost recesses of [a two - ounce tin tea - caddy]_{6008-a two - ounce tin tea - caddy} , proceeded to make the tea . How slight a thing will disturb the equanimity of [our]_2368-we frail minds ! The black teapot , being very small and easily filled , ran over while [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} was moralising ; and the water slightly scalded [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ’s hand . “_[0-i] Drat the pot ! ” said [the worthy matron]_{6009-the worthy matron} , setting it down very hastily on the hob ; “_[0-i] a little stupid thing , that only holds a couple of cups ! What use is it of , to [anybody]_421-anybody ! Except , ” said [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , pausing , “_{[421-anybody]} except to [a poor desolate creature like [me]_0-i]_{2370-a poor desolate creature like me} . Oh dear ! ” With these words , [the matron]_{6006-the matron} dropped into [her]_{6006-the matron} chair , and , once more resting [her]_{6006-the matron} elbow on the table , thought of [her]_{6006-the matron} solitary fate . The small teapot , and the single cup , had awakened in [her]_{6006-the matron} mind sad recollections of [Mr. Corney]_{212-mr. corney} ( who had not been dead more than five - and - twenty years ) ; and [she]_{6006-the matron} was overpowered . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall never get another ! ” said [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , pettishly ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall never get another — like [him]_2371-him . ” Whether this remark bore reference to [the husband]_{4789-the husband} , or the teapot , is uncertain . It might have been the latter ; for [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} looked at it as [she]_{211-mrs. corney} spoke ; and took it up afterwards . [She]_{211-mrs. corney} had just tasted [her]_{211-mrs. corney} first cup , when [she]_{211-mrs. corney} was disturbed by a soft tap at the room - door . “_[0-i] Oh , come in with [you]_0-i ! ” said [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , sharply . “_[0-i] [Some of [the old women]_{2373-the old women}]_{2372-some of the old women} dying , [I]_0-i suppose . [They]_{2372-some of the old women} always die when [I]_0-i ’m at meals . Do n’t stand there , letting the cold air in , do n’t . What ’s amiss now , eh ? ” “_{[4840-ma’am]} Nothing , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , nothing , ” replied [a man]_{476-a man} ’s voice . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Dear [me]_0-i ! ” exclaimed [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , in a much sweeter tone , “_{[128-mr. bumble]} is that [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ” “_{[128-mr. bumble]} At [your]_4840-ma’am service , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , who had been stopping outside to rub [his]_{128-mr. bumble} shoes clean , and to shake the snow off [his]_{128-mr. bumble} coat ; and who now made [his]_{128-mr. bumble} appearance , bearing the cocked hat in one hand and a bundle in the other . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} Shall [I]_0-i shut the door , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? ” [The lady]_{711-the lady} modestly hesitated to reply , lest there should be any impropriety in holding an interview with [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with closed doors . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} taking advantage of the hesitation , and being very cold [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , shut it without permission . “_[0-i] Hard weather , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} Hard , indeed , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Anti - porochial weather this , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am . [We]_2379-we have given away , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , [we]_2379-we have given away a matter of twenty quartern loaves and a cheese and a half , this very blessed afternoon ; and yet [them paupers]_{2380-them paupers} are not contented . ” “_{[4840-ma’am]} Of course not . When would [they]_{2380-them paupers} be , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , sipping [her]_{6006-the matron} tea . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} When , indeed , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ! ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Why here ’s [one man that , in consideration of [[his]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} wife]_{787-his wife} and [large family]_{2384-large family}]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} , has a quartern loaf and a good pound of cheese , full weight . Is [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} grateful , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? Is [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} grateful ? Not a copper farthing ’s worth of it ! What does [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} do , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , but ask for a few coals ; if it ’s only a pocket handkerchief full , [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} says ! Coals ! What would [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} do with coals ? Toast [his]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} cheese with ’em and then come back for more . That ’s the way with [these people]_{2387-these people} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ; give [’em]_2389-’em a apron full of coals today , and [they]_{2387-these people} ’ll come back for another , the day after tomorrow , as brazen as alabaster . ” [The matron]_{6006-the matron} expressed [her]_{6006-the matron} entire concurrence in this intelligible simile ; and the beadle went on . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , “_[0-i] see anything like the pitch it ’s got to . The day afore yesterday , [a man]_{476-a man} — [you]_4840-ma’am have been [a married woman]_{2391-a married woman} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , and [I]_0-i may mention it to [you]_4840-ma’am — [a man , with hardly a rag upon [his]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} back]_{2393-a man , with hardly a rag upon his back} ( here [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} looked at the floor ) , goes to [[our]_2394-our overseer]_{2395-our overseer} ’s door when [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} has got [company]_5164-company coming to dinner ; and says , [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} must be relieved , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . As [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} would n’t go away , and shocked [the company]_{1248-the company} very much , [[our]_2394-our overseer]_{2395-our overseer} sent [him]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} out a pound of potatoes and half a pint of oatmeal . ‘ [My]_0-i heart ! ’ says [the ungrateful villain]_{2399-the ungrateful villain} , ‘ what ’s the use of _ this _ to [me]_0-i ? [You]_0-i might as well give [me]_0-i a pair of iron spectacles ! ’ ‘ Very good , ’ says [[our]_2394-our overseer]_{2395-our overseer} , taking ’em away again , ‘ [you]_0-i wo n’t get anything else here . ’ ‘ Then [I]_0-i ’ll die in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} ! ’ says [the vagrant]_{2402-the vagrant} . ‘ Oh no , [you]_0-i wo n’t , ’ says [[our]_2394-our overseer]_{2395-our overseer} . ” “_[0-i] Ha ! ha ! That was very good ! So like [Mr. Grannett]_{213-mr. grannett} , was n’t it ? ” interposed [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[213-mr. grannett]} Well , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ” “_{[128-mr. bumble]} Well , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” rejoined [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , “_{[2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family]} [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} went away ; and [he]_{2382-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} _ did _ die in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} . There ’s [a obstinate pauper]_{2406-a obstinate pauper} for [you]_{128-mr. bumble} ! ” “_{[2406-a obstinate pauper]} It beats anything [I]_0-i could have believed , ” observed [the matron]_{6006-the matron} emphatically . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} But do n’t [you]_{128-mr. bumble} think out - of - door relief a very bad thing , any way , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? [You]_{128-mr. bumble} ’re [a gentleman of experience]_{2407-a gentleman of experience} , and ought to know . Come . ” “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , ” said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , smiling as [men smile who are conscious of superior information]_{6023-men smile who are conscious of superior information} , “_{[211-mrs. corney]} out - of - door relief , properly managed : properly managed , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am : is the porochial safeguard . The great principle of out - of - door relief is , to give [the paupers]_{457-the paupers} exactly what [they]_{457-the paupers} do n’t want ; and then [they]_{457-the paupers} get tired of coming . ” “_{[457-the paupers]} Dear [me]_0-i ! ” exclaimed [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . “_{[457-the paupers]} Well , that is a good one , too ! ” “_{[4840-ma’am]} Yes . Betwixt [you]_4840-ma’am and [me]_0-i , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” returned [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , “_{[4840-ma’am]} that ’s the great principle ; and that ’s the reason why , if [you]_4840-ma’am look at any cases that get into them owdacious newspapers , [you]_4840-ma’am ’ll always observe that [sick families]_{2411-sick families} have been relieved with slices of cheese . That ’s the rule now , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , all over [the country]_{4929-the country} . But , however , ” said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , stopping to unpack [his]_{389-the beadle} bundle , “_{[211-mrs. corney]} these are official secrets , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ; not to be spoken of ; except , as [I]_0-i may say , among [the porochial officers]_{2414-the porochial officers} , such as [ourselves]_{2415-ourselves} . This is the port wine , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , that [the board]_{393-the board} ordered for [the infirmary]_{2418-the infirmary} ; real , fresh , genuine port wine ; only out of the cask this forenoon ; clear as a bell , and no sediment ! ” Having held the first bottle up to the light , and shaken it well to test its excellence , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} placed [them]_6025-them both on top of a chest of drawers ; folded the handkerchief in which they had been wrapped ; put it carefully in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} pocket ; and took up [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat , as if to go . “_{[4840-ma’am]} [You]_4840-ma’am ’ll have a very cold walk , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} It blows , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , turning up [his]_{128-mr. bumble} coat - collar , “_{[4840-ma’am]} enough to cut [one]_4689-one ’s ears off . ” [The matron]_{6006-the matron} looked , from the little kettle , to the beadle , who was moving towards the door ; and as [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} coughed , preparatory to bidding [her]_{6006-the matron} good - night , bashfully inquired whether — whether [he]_{389-the beadle} would n’t take a cup of tea ? [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} instantaneously turned back [his]_{128-mr. bumble} collar again ; laid [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat and stick upon a chair ; and drew another chair up to the table . As [he]_{128-mr. bumble} slowly seated [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} looked at [the lady]_{711-the lady} . [She]_{711-the lady} fixed [her]_{711-the lady} eyes upon the little teapot . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} coughed again , and slightly smiled . [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} rose to get another cup and saucer from [the closet]_{6030-the closet} . As [she]_{211-mrs. corney} sat down , [her]_{211-mrs. corney} eyes once again encountered those of [the gallant beadle]_{6031-the gallant beadle} ; [she]_{211-mrs. corney} coloured , and applied [herself]_{211-mrs. corney} to the task of making [his]_{6031-the gallant beadle} tea . Again [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} coughed — louder this time than [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had coughed yet . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Sweet ? [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ” inquired [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , taking up the sugar - basin . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} Very sweet , indeed , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} fixed [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes on [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} said this ; and if ever [a beadle]_{431-a beadle} looked tender , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was [that beadle]_{5421-that beadle} at that moment . The tea was made , and handed in silence . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , having spread a handkerchief over [his]_{128-mr. bumble} knees to prevent the crumbs from sullying the splendour of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} shorts , began to eat and drink ; varying these amusements , occasionally , by fetching a deep sigh ; which , however , had no injurious effect upon [his]_{128-mr. bumble} appetite , but , on the contrary , rather seemed to facilitate [his]_{128-mr. bumble} operations in the tea and toast department . “_{[4840-ma’am]} [You]_4840-ma’am have a cat , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , [I]_0-i see , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , glancing at [one who , in the centre of [[her]_4840-ma’am family]_{6036-her family}]_{6035-one who , in the centre of her family} , was basking before the fire ; “_[0-i] and kittens too , [I]_0-i declare ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am so fond of them , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [you]_{128-mr. bumble} ca n’t think , ” replied [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} [They]_2423-they ’re _ so _ happy , _ so _ frolicsome , and _ so _ cheerful , that [they]_2423-they are quite companions for [me]_0-i . ” “_[2423-they] Very nice animals , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , approvingly ; “_[2423-they] so very domestic . ” “_{[4840-ma’am]} Oh , yes ! ” rejoined [the matron]_{6006-the matron} with enthusiasm ; “_{[4840-ma’am]} so fond of [[their]_2423-they home]_{1593-their home} too , that it ’s quite a pleasure , [I]_0-i ’m sure . ” “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , slowly , and marking the time with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} teaspoon , “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [I]_0-i mean to say this , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ; that any cat , or kitten , that could live with [you]_{128-mr. bumble} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , and _ not _ be fond of [its]_2429-its home , must be a ass , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am . ” “_{[4840-ma’am]} Oh , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! ” remonstrated [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} It ’s of no use disguising facts , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , slowly flourishing the teaspoon with a kind of amorous dignity which made [him]_{128-mr. bumble} doubly impressive ; “_{[4840-ma’am]} [I]_0-i would drown it [myself]_0-i , with pleasure . ” “_[0-i] Then [you]_{128-mr. bumble} ’re [a cruel man]_{2432-a cruel man} , ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} vivaciously , as [she]_{6006-the matron} held out [her]_{6006-the matron} hand for the beadle ’s cup ; “_{[2432-a cruel man]} and [a very hard - hearted man]_{2433-a very hard - hearted man} besides . ” “_{[2433-a very hard - hearted man]} Hard - hearted , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[2433-a very hard - hearted man]} Hard ? ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} resigned [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cup without another word ; squeezed [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ’s little finger as [she]_{211-mrs. corney} took it ; and inflicting two open - handed slaps upon [his]_{128-mr. bumble} laced waistcoat , gave a mighty sigh , and hitched [his]_{128-mr. bumble} chair a very little morsel farther from the fire . It was a round table ; and as [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} and [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had been sitting opposite each other , with no great space between [them]_6040-them , and fronting the fire , it will be seen that [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in receding from the fire , and still keeping at the table , increased the distance between [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} and [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ; which proceeding , [some prudent readers]_{6041-some prudent readers} will doubtless be disposed to admire , and to consider an act of great heroism on [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s part : [he]_{128-mr. bumble} being in some sort tempted by time , place , and opportunity , to give utterance to certain soft nothings , which however well they may become the lips of the light and thoughtless , do seem immeasurably beneath the dignity of [judges of the land]_{6042-judges of the land} , [members of parliament]_{6043-members of parliament} , [ministers of state]_{6044-ministers of state} , [lord mayors]_{6045-lord mayors} , and [other great public functionaries]_{6046-other great public functionaries} , but more particularly beneath the stateliness and gravity of [a beadle]_{431-a beadle} : who ( as is well known ) should be the sternest and most inflexible among [them]_6048-them all . Whatever were [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s intentions , however ( and no doubt they were of the best ): it unfortunately happened , as has been twice before remarked , that the table was a round one ; consequently [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , moving [his]_{128-mr. bumble} chair by little and little , soon began to diminish the distance between [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} and [the matron]_{6006-the matron} ; and , continuing to travel round the outer edge of the circle , brought [his]_{128-mr. bumble} chair , in time , close to that in which [the matron]_{6006-the matron} was seated . Indeed , the two chairs touched ; and when [they]_6051-they did so , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} stopped . Now , if [the matron]_{6006-the matron} had moved [her]_{6006-the matron} chair to the right , [she]_{6006-the matron} would have been scorched by the fire ; and if to the left , [she]_{6006-the matron} must have fallen into [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s arms ; so ( being [a discreet matron]_{6053-a discreet matron} , and no doubt foreseeing these consequences at a glance ) [she]_{6006-the matron} remained where [she]_{6006-the matron} was , and handed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} another cup of tea . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} Hard - hearted , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ? ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , stirring [his]_{128-mr. bumble} tea , and looking up into [the matron]_{6006-the matron} ’s face ; “_{[211-mrs. corney]} are _ [you]_{211-mrs. corney} _ hard - hearted , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ? ” “_[4730-dear] [Dear]_4730-dear [me]_0-i ! ” exclaimed [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , “_[4730-dear] what a very curious question from [a single man]_{2436-a single man} . What can [you]_{211-mrs. corney} want to know for , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ? ” [The beadle]_{389-the beadle} drank [his]_{389-the beadle} tea to the last drop ; finished a piece of toast ; whisked the crumbs off [his]_{389-the beadle} knees ; wiped [his]_{389-the beadle} lips ; and deliberately kissed [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! ” cried [that discreet lady]_{6058-that discreet lady} in a whisper ; for the fright was so great , that [she]_{6058-that discreet lady} had quite lost [her]_{6058-that discreet lady} voice , “_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [I]_0-i shall scream ! ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} made no reply ; but in a slow and dignified manner , put [his]_{128-mr. bumble} arm round [the matron]_{6006-the matron} ’s waist . As [the lady]_{711-the lady} had stated [her]_{711-the lady} intention of screaming , of course [she]_{711-the lady} would have screamed at this additional boldness , but that the exertion was rendered unnecessary by a hasty knocking at the door : which was no sooner heard , than [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} darted , with much agility , to the wine bottles , and began dusting them with great violence : while [the matron]_{6006-the matron} sharply demanded who was [there]_4593-there . It is worthy of remark , as a curious physical instance of the efficacy of a sudden surprise in counteracting the effects of extreme fear , that [her]_{711-the lady} voice had quite recovered all its official asperity . “_[0-i] If [you]_{128-mr. bumble} please , [mistress]_{2437-mistress} , ” said [a withered old female pauper]_{6063-a withered old female pauper} , hideously ugly : putting [her]_{6063-a withered old female pauper} head in at the door , “_{[128-mr. bumble]} [Old Sally]_{214-old sally} is a - going fast . ” “_{[214-old sally]} Well , what ’s that to [me]_0-i ? ” angrily demanded [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t keep [her]_{214-old sally} alive , can [I]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] No , no , [mistress]_{2437-mistress} , ” replied [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} , “_[316-nobody] [nobody]_316-nobody can ; [she]_{214-old sally} ’s far beyond the reach of help . [I]_0-i ’ve seen [a many people]_{2440-a many people} die ; [little babes]_{2441-little babes} and [great strong men]_{2442-great strong men} ; and [I]_0-i know when death ’s a - coming , well enough . But [she]_{214-old sally} ’s troubled in [her]_{214-old sally} mind : and when the fits are not on [her,—and]_{2443-her,—and} that ’s not often , for [she]_{214-old sally} is dying very hard,—she says [she]_{214-old sally} has got something to tell , which [you]_{2437-mistress} must hear . [She]_{214-old sally} ’ll never die quiet till [you]_{2437-mistress} come , [mistress]_{2437-mistress} . ” At this intelligence , [the worthy Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} muttered a variety of invectives against [old women who could n’t even die without purposely annoying [their]_{6066-old women who could n’t even die without purposely annoying their betters} betters]_{6066-old women who could n’t even die without purposely annoying their betters} ; and , muffling [herself]_{214-old sally} in a thick shawl which [she]_{214-old sally} hastily caught up , briefly requested [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} to stay till [she]_{214-old sally} came back , lest anything particular should occur . Bidding [the messenger]_{6067-the messenger} walk fast , and not be all night hobbling up the stairs , [she]_{214-old sally} followed [her]_{214-old sally} from [the room]_{418-the room} with a very ill grace , scolding all the way . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s conduct on being left to [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , was rather inexplicable . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} opened the closet , counted the teaspoons , weighed the sugar - tongs , closely inspected a silver milk - pot to ascertain that it was of the genuine metal , and , having satisfied [his]_{128-mr. bumble} curiosity on these points , put on [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat corner - wise , and danced with much gravity four distinct times round the table . Having gone through this very extraordinary performance , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} took off the cocked hat again , and , spreading [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} before the fire with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} back towards it , seemed to be mentally engaged in taking an exact inventory of the furniture . CHAPTER XXIV . [TREATS ON A VERY POOR SUBJECT]_{215-treats on a very poor subject} , BUT IS A SHORT ONE , AND MAY BE FOUND OF IMPORTANCE IN THIS HISTORY It was [no unfit messenger of death]_{6069-no unfit messenger of death} , who had disturbed the quiet of [[the matron]_{6006-the matron} ’s room]_{6071-the matron ’s room} . [Her]_{6006-the matron} body was bent by age ; [her]_{6006-the matron} limbs trembled with palsy ; [her]_{6006-the matron} face , distorted into a mumbling leer , resembled more the grotesque shaping of some wild pencil , than the work of [Nature]_124-nature ’s hand . Alas ! How few of [Nature]_124-nature ’s faces are left alone to gladden [us]_6072-us with [their]_6073-their beauty ! The cares , and sorrows , and hungerings , of [the world]_{351-the world} , change them as [they]_6073-their change hearts ; and it is only when those passions sleep , and have lost [their]_6073-their hold for ever , that the troubled clouds pass off , and leave Heaven ’s surface clear . It is a common thing for [the countenances of the dead]_{6075-the countenances of the dead} , even in that fixed and rigid state , to subside into the long - forgotten expression of sleeping infancy , and settle into the very look of early life ; so calm , so peaceful , do [they]_6073-their grow again , that [those who knew [them]_6073-their in [their]_{6076-those who knew them in their happy childhood} happy childhood]_{6076-those who knew them in their happy childhood} , kneel by the coffin ’s side in awe , and see [the Angel even upon earth]_{6077-the angel even upon earth} . [The old crone]_{6078-the old crone} tottered along [the passages]_{6079-the passages} , and up [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} , muttering some indistinct answers to the chidings of [[her]_{6078-the old crone} companion]_{6081-her companion} ; being at length compelled to pause for breath , [she]_{6078-the old crone} gave the light into [her]_{6078-the old crone} hand , and remained behind to follow as [she]_{6078-the old crone} might : while [the more nimble superior]_{6082-the more nimble superior} made [her]_{6078-the old crone} way to [the room where [the sick woman]_{6084-the sick woman} lay]_{6083-the room where the sick woman lay} . [It]_{6083-the room where the sick woman lay} was [a bare garret - room]_{6085-a bare garret - room} , with a dim light burning at the farther end . There was [another old woman watching by the bed]_{6086-another old woman watching by the bed} ; [the parish apothecary ’s apprentice]_{6087-the parish apothecary ’s apprentice} was standing by the fire , making a toothpick out of a quill . “_{[214-old sally]} Cold night , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , ” said [this young gentleman]_{6088-this young gentleman} , as [the matron]_{6006-the matron} entered . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} Very cold , indeed , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [the mistress]_{6090-the mistress} , in [her]_{6090-the mistress} most civil tones , and dropping a curtsey as [she]_{6090-the mistress} spoke . “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir should get better coals out of [your]_4543-sir contractors , ” said [[the apothecary]_{6091-the apothecary} ’s deputy]_{6092-the apothecary ’s deputy} , breaking a lump on the top of the fire with the rusty poker ; “_[4543-sir] these are not at all the sort of thing for a cold night . ” “_[4543-sir] They ’re the board ’s choosing , [sir]_4543-sir , ” returned [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_[4543-sir] The least [they]_2447-they could do , would be to keep [us]_2448-us pretty warm : for [our]_2448-us places are hard enough . ” The conversation was here interrupted by a moan from [the sick woman]_{6084-the sick woman} . “_[2447-they] Oh ! ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , turning [his]_{5600-the young man} face towards the bed , as if [he]_{5600-the young man} had previously quite forgotten [the patient]_{329-the patient} , “_[2447-they] it ’s all U.P. there , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . ” “_{[211-mrs. corney]} It is , is it , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” asked [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_[4543-sir] If [she]_2450-she lasts a couple of hours , [I]_0-i shall be surprised , ” said [[the apothecary]_{6091-the apothecary} ’s apprentice]_{6099-the apothecary ’s apprentice} , intent upon the toothpick ’s point . “_[0-i] It ’s a break - up of the system altogether . Is [she]_2450-she dozing , [old lady]_{4815-old lady} ? ” [The attendant]_{6100-the attendant} stooped over the bed , to ascertain ; and nodded in the affirmative . “_[2450-she] Then perhaps [she]_2450-she ’ll go off in that way , if [you]_{211-mrs. corney} do n’t make a row , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} . “_[2450-she] Put the light on the floor . [She]_2450-she wo n’t see it there . ” [The attendant]_{6100-the attendant} did as [she]_{6100-the attendant} was told : shaking [her]_{6100-the attendant} head meanwhile , to intimate that [the woman]_{6103-the woman} would not die so easily ; having done so , [she]_{6100-the attendant} resumed [her]_{6100-the attendant} seat by the side of [the other nurse]_{6104-the other nurse} , who had by this time returned . [The mistress , with an expression of impatience]_{6105-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} , wrapped [herself]_{6105-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} in [her]_{6105-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} shawl , and sat at the foot of the bed . [[The apothecary]_{6091-the apothecary} ’s apprentice]_{6099-the apothecary ’s apprentice} , having completed the manufacture of the toothpick , planted [himself]_{6099-the apothecary ’s apprentice} in front of the fire and made good use of it for ten minutes or so : when apparently growing rather dull , [he]_{6099-the apothecary ’s apprentice} wished [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} joy of [her]_{211-mrs. corney} job , and took [himself]_{6099-the apothecary ’s apprentice} off on tiptoe . When [they]_6108-they had sat in silence for some time , [the two old women]_{6109-the two old women} rose from the bed , and crouching over the fire , held out [their]_{6109-the two old women} withered hands to catch the heat . The flame threw a ghastly light on [their]_{6109-the two old women} shrivelled faces , and made [their]_{6109-the two old women} ugliness appear terrible , as , in this position , [they]_{6109-the two old women} began to converse in a low voice . “_[2450-she] Did [she]_2452-she say any more , [[Anny]_216-anny dear]_{2453-anny dear} , while [I]_0-i was gone ? ” inquired [the messenger]_{6067-the messenger} . “_[2452-she] Not a word , ” replied [the other]_{591-the other} . “_[2452-she] [She]_2452-she plucked and tore at [her]_2452-she arms for a little time ; but [I]_0-i held [her]_2452-she hands , and [she]_2452-she soon dropped off . [She]_2452-she has n’t much strength in [her]_2452-she , so [I]_0-i easily kept [her]_2452-she quiet . [I]_0-i ai n’t so weak for [an old woman]_{433-an old woman} , although [I]_0-i am on parish allowance ; no , no ! ” “_[2452-she] Did [she]_2452-she drink the hot wine [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} said [she]_2452-she was to have ? ” demanded [the first]_{6112-the first} . “_[2452-she] [I]_0-i tried to get it down , ” rejoined [the other]_{591-the other} . “_[0-i] But [her]_2452-she teeth were tight set , and [she]_2452-she clenched the mug so hard that it was as much as [I]_0-i could do to get it back again . So _ [I]_0-i _ drank it ; and it did [me]_0-i good ! ” Looking cautiously round , to ascertain that [they]_6114-they were not overheard , [the two hags]_{6115-the two hags} cowered nearer to the fire , and chuckled heartily . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i mind the time , ” said [the first speaker]_{6116-the first speaker} , “_[0-i] when [she]_2452-she would have done the same , and made rare fun of it afterwards . ” “_[2452-she] Ay , that [she]_2452-she would , ” rejoined [the other]_{591-the other} ; “_[2452-she] [she]_2452-she had a merry heart . [A many , many , beautiful corpses]_{2456-a many , many , beautiful corpses} [she]_2452-she laid out , as nice and neat as waxwork . [My]_0-i old eyes have seen them — ay , and those old hands touched them too ; for [I]_0-i have helped [her]_2452-she , scores of times . ” Stretching forth [her]_2452-she trembling fingers as [she]_2452-she spoke , [the old creature]_{6118-the old creature} shook them exultingly before [her]_2452-she face , and fumbling in [her]_2452-she pocket , brought out an old time - discoloured tin snuff - box , from which [she]_2452-she shook a few grains into the outstretched palm of [[her]_2452-she companion]_{6081-her companion} , and a few more into [her]_2452-she own . While [they]_2458-us were thus employed , [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , who had been impatiently watching until [the dying woman]_{6121-the dying woman} should awaken from [her]_{6121-the dying woman} stupor , joined [them]_2458-us by the fire , and sharply asked how long [she]_{6121-the dying woman} was to wait ? “_[0-i] Not long , [mistress]_{2437-mistress} , ” replied [the second woman]_{6122-the second woman} , looking up into [her]_{2437-mistress} face . “_{[2437-mistress]} [We]_2458-us have none of [us]_2458-us long to wait for Death . Patience , patience ! [He]_2459-she ’ll be here soon enough for [us]_2458-us all . ” “_[2459-she] Hold [your]_{2437-mistress} tongue , [[you]_{2437-mistress} doting idiot]_{2460-you doting idiot} ! ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} sternly . “_{[2437-mistress]} [You]_{2437-mistress} , [Martha]_217-martha , tell [me]_0-i ; has [she]_2459-she been in this way before ? ” “_[2459-she] Often , ” answered [the first woman]_{6124-the first woman} . “_[2459-she] But will never be again , ” added [the second one]_{6125-the second one} ; “_{[2437-mistress]} that is , [she]_2459-she ’ll never wake again but once — and mind , [mistress]_{2437-mistress} , that wo n’t be for long ! ” “_{[2437-mistress]} Long or short , ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , snappishly , “_[2459-she] [she]_2459-she wo n’t find [me]_0-i here when [she]_2459-she does wake ; take care , both of [you]_2462-you , how [you]_2462-you worry [me]_0-i again for nothing . It ’s no part of [my]_0-i duty to see [all the old women in [the house]_{403-the house}]_{2463-all the old women in the house} die , and [I]_0-i won’t — that ’s more . Mind that , [[you]_2462-you impudent old harridans]_{2465-you impudent old harridans} . If [you]_2462-you make a fool of [me]_0-i again , [I]_0-i ’ll soon cure [you]_2462-you , [I]_0-i warrant [you]_2462-you ! ” [She]_2459-she was bouncing away , when a cry from [the two women , who had turned towards the bed]_{6127-the two women , who had turned towards the bed} , caused [her]_2459-she to look round . [The patient]_{329-the patient} had raised [herself]_{329-the patient} upright , and was stretching [her]_{329-the patient} arms towards [them]_{6127-the two women , who had turned towards the bed} . “_[0-i] Who ’s that ? ” [she]_{329-the patient} cried , in a hollow voice . “_[0-i] Hush , hush ! ” said one of [the women]_{2215-the women} , stooping over [her]_{329-the patient} . “_[0-i] Lie down , lie down ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll never lie down again alive ! ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , struggling . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i _ will _ tell [her]_2466-her ! Come here ! Nearer ! Let [me]_0-i whisper in [your]_2462-you ear . ” [She]_{6103-the woman} clutched [the matron]_{6006-the matron} by the arm , and forcing [her]_{6006-the matron} into a chair by the bedside , was about to speak , when looking round , [she]_{6103-the woman} caught sight of [the two old women]_{6109-the two old women} bending forward in the attitude of [eager listeners]_{6133-eager listeners} . “_[0-i] Turn [them]_2467-them away , ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , drowsily ; “_[0-i] make haste ! make haste ! ” [The two old crones]_{6135-the two old crones} , chiming in together , began pouring out many piteous lamentations that [the poor dear]_{6136-the poor dear} was too far gone to know [[her]_{6136-the poor dear} best friends]_{6137-her best friends} ; and were uttering sundry protestations that [they]_2467-them would never leave [her]_{6136-the poor dear} , when [the superior]_{6138-the superior} pushed [them]_2467-them from [the room]_{418-the room} , closed the door , and returned to the bedside . On being excluded , [the old ladies]_{2331-the old ladies} changed [their]_{2331-the old ladies} tone , and cried through the keyhole that [old Sally]_{214-old sally} was drunk ; which , indeed , was not unlikely ; since , in addition to a moderate dose of opium prescribed by [the apothecary]_{6091-the apothecary} , [she]_{214-old sally} was labouring under the effects of a final taste of gin - and - water which had been privily administered , in the openness of [their]_{2331-the old ladies} hearts , by [the worthy old ladies]_{6142-the worthy old ladies} [themselves]_{6142-the worthy old ladies} . “_[0-i] Now listen to [me]_0-i , ” said [the dying woman]_{6121-the dying woman} aloud , as if making a great effort to revive one latent spark of energy . “_[0-i] In [this very room]_{2468-this very room} — in this very bed — [I]_0-i once nursed [a pretty young creetur]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} ’ , that was brought into [the house]_{403-the house} with [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} feet cut and bruised with walking , and all soiled with dust and blood . [She]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} gave birth to [a boy]_{4627-a boy} , and died . Let [me]_0-i think — what was the year again ! ” “_[0-i] Never mind the year , ” said [the impatient auditor]_{6144-the impatient auditor} ; “_[0-i] what about [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} ? ” “_{[2469-a pretty young creetur]} Ay , ” murmured [the sick woman]_{6084-the sick woman} , relapsing into [her]_{6084-the sick woman} former drowsy state , “_{[2469-a pretty young creetur]} what about her?—what about — [I]_0-i know ! ” [she]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} cried , jumping fiercely up : [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} face flushed , and [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} eyes starting from [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} head—“I_{[2469-a pretty young creetur]} robbed [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} , so [I]_0-i did ! [She]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} was n’t cold — [I]_0-i tell [you]_2472-you [she]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} was n’t cold , when [I]_0-i stole it ! ” “_[0-i] Stole what , for God ’s sake ? ” cried [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , with a gesture as if [she]_{6006-the matron} would call for help . “_[0-i] _ It _ ! ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , laying [her]_{6103-the woman} hand over [the other]_{591-the other} ’s mouth . “_[0-i] The only thing [she]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} had . [She]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} wanted clothes to keep [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} warm , and food to eat ; but [she]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} had kept it safe , and had it in [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} bosom . It was gold , [I]_0-i tell [you]_2472-you ! Rich gold , that might have saved [her]_{2469-a pretty young creetur} life ! ” “_{[2473-the mother]} Gold ! ” echoed [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , bending eagerly over [the woman]_{6103-the woman} as [she]_{6103-the woman} fell back . “_{[2473-the mother]} Go on , go on — yes — what of it ? Who was [the mother]_{2473-the mother} ? When was it ? ” “_{[2473-the mother]} [She]_{2473-the mother} charged [me]_0-i to keep it safe , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} with a groan , “_{[2473-the mother]} and trusted [me]_0-i as [the only woman about [her]_{2473-the mother}]_{2474-the only woman about her} . [I]_0-i stole it in [my]_0-i heart when [she]_{2473-the mother} first showed it [me]_0-i hanging round [her]_{2473-the mother} neck ; and [the child]_{306-the child} ’s death , perhaps , is on [me]_0-i besides ! [They]_2476-they would have treated [him]_{306-the child} better , if [they]_2476-they had known it all ! ” “_[2476-they] Known what ? ” asked [the other]_{591-the other} . “_[2476-they] Speak ! ” “_[2476-they] [The boy]_{423-the boy} grew so like [[his]_{423-the boy} mother]_{4584-his mother} , ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , rambling on , and not heeding the question , “_{[423-the boy]} that [I]_0-i could never forget it when [I]_0-i saw [his]_{423-the boy} face . [Poor girl]_{2479-poor girl} ! [poor girl]_{2479-poor girl} ! [She]_{2479-poor girl} was so young , too ! [Such a gentle lamb]_{2481-such a gentle lamb} ! Wait ; there ’s more to tell . [I]_0-i have not told [you]_2482-you all , have [I]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] No , no , ” replied [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , inclining [her]_{6006-the matron} head to catch the words , as they came more faintly from [the dying woman]_{6121-the dying woman} . “_[0-i] Be quick , or it may be too late ! ” “_{[2473-the mother]} [The mother]_{2473-the mother} , ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , making a more violent effort than before ; “_{[2473-the mother]} [the mother]_{2473-the mother} , when the pains of death first came upon [her]_{2473-the mother} , whispered in [my]_0-i ear that if [[her]_{2473-the mother} baby]_{2485-her baby} was born alive , and thrived , the day might come when it would not feel so much disgraced to hear [[its]_{2485-her baby} poor young mother]_{2486-its poor young mother} named . ‘ And oh , [kind Heaven]_218-heaven ! ’ [she]_{2473-the mother} said , folding [her]_{2473-the mother} thin hands together , ‘ whether it be [boy]_4595-boy or [girl]_2488-girl , raise up some friends for it in [this troubled world]_{2489-this troubled world} , and take pity upon [a lonely desolate child]_{2490-a lonely desolate child} , abandoned to its mercy ! ’ ” “_{[2473-the mother]} [The boy]_{423-the boy} ’s name ? ” demanded [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[2473-the mother]} [They]_2492-they _ called _ [him]_{423-the boy} [Oliver]_123-oliver , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , feebly . “_[2492-they] The gold [I]_0-i stole was — ” “_[2492-they] Yes , yes — what ? ” cried [the other]_{591-the other} . [She]_{591-the other} was bending eagerly over [the woman]_{6103-the woman} to hear [her]_{6103-the woman} reply ; but drew back , instinctively , as [she]_{591-the other} once again rose , slowly and stiffly , into a sitting posture ; then , clutching the coverlid with both hands , muttered some indistinct sounds in [her]_{591-the other} throat , and fell lifeless on the bed . “_[2492-they] Stone dead ! ” said [one of [the old women]_{2373-the old women}]_{6161-one of the old women} , hurrying in as soon as the door was opened . “_[2492-they] And nothing to tell , after all , ” rejoined [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , walking carelessly away . [The two crones]_{6164-the two crones} , to all appearance , too busily occupied in the preparations for [their]_{6164-the two crones} dreadful duties to make any reply , were left alone , hovering about the body . CHAPTER XXV . WHEREIN THIS HISTORY REVERTS TO [MR . FAGIN]_161-fagin AND COMPANY While these things were passing in [the country workhouse]_{6165-the country workhouse} , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin sat in [the old den]_{6166-the old den} — the same from which [Oliver]_123-oliver had been removed by [the girl]_{1840-the girl} — brooding over a dull , smoky fire . [He]_161-fagin held a pair of bellows upon [his]_161-fagin knee , with which [he]_161-fagin had apparently been endeavouring to rouse it into more cheerful action ; but [he]_161-fagin had fallen into deep thought ; and with [his]_161-fagin arms folded on them , and [his]_161-fagin chin resting on [his]_161-fagin thumbs , fixed [his]_161-fagin eyes , abstractedly , on the rusty bars . At a table behind [him]_161-fagin sat [the Artful Dodger]_{4933-the artful dodger} , [Master Charles Bates]_{164-master bates} , and [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} : all intent upon a game of whist ; the Artful taking dummy against [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} and [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} . The countenance of [the first - named gentleman]_{6169-the first - named gentleman} , peculiarly intelligent at all times , acquired great additional interest from [his]_161-fagin close observance of the game , and [his]_161-fagin attentive perusal of [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} ’s hand ; upon which , from time to time , as occasion served , [he]_161-fagin bestowed a variety of earnest glances : wisely regulating [his]_161-fagin own play by the result of [his]_161-fagin observations upon [[his]_161-fagin neighbour]_{6170-his neighbour} ’s cards . It being a cold night , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} wore [his]_{1138-the dodger} hat , as , indeed , was often [his]_{1138-the dodger} custom within doors . [He]_{1138-the dodger} also sustained a clay pipe between [his]_{1138-the dodger} teeth , which [he]_{1138-the dodger} only removed for a brief space when [he]_{1138-the dodger} deemed it necessary to apply for refreshment to a quart pot upon the table , which stood ready filled with gin - and - water for the accommodation of [the company]_{1248-the company} . [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} was also attentive to the play ; but being of a more excitable nature than [[his]_{164-master bates} accomplished friend]_{1582-his accomplished friend} , it was observable that [he]_{164-master bates} more frequently applied [himself]_{164-master bates} to the gin - and - water , and moreover indulged in many jests and irrelevant remarks , all highly unbecoming a scientific rubber . Indeed , [the Artful]_{5375-the artful} , presuming upon [their]_6175-their close attachment , more than once took occasion to reason gravely with [[his]_{5375-the artful} companion]_{621-his companion} upon these improprieties ; all of which remonstrances , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} received in extremely good part ; merely requesting [[his]_{164-master bates} friend]_{936-his friend} to be “_[2492-they] blowed , ” or to insert [his]_{5375-the artful} head in a sack , or replying with some other neatly - turned witticism of a similar kind , the happy application of which , excited considerable admiration in the mind of [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} . It was remarkable that [the latter gentleman]_{657-the latter gentleman} and [[his]_{657-the latter gentleman} partner]_{6179-his partner} invariably lost ; and that the circumstance , so far from angering [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , appeared to afford [him]_{164-master bates} the highest amusement , inasmuch as [he]_{164-master bates} laughed most uproariously at the end of every deal , and protested that [he]_{164-master bates} had never seen such a jolly game in all [his]_{164-master bates} born days . “_[2492-they] That ’s two doubles and the rub , ” said [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} , with a very long face , as [he]_{200-mr. chitling} drew half - a - crown from [his]_{200-mr. chitling} waistcoat - pocket . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never see [such a feller]_{2493-such a feller} as [you]_2494-you , [Jack]_{158-jack dawkins} ; [you]_2494-you win everything . Even when [we]_2495-we ’ve good cards , [Charley]_{164-master bates} and [I]_0-i ca n’t make nothing of ’em . ” Either the matter or the manner of this remark , which was made very ruefully , delighted [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} so much , that [his]_{164-master bates} consequent shout of laughter roused [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} from [his]_{1184-the jew} reverie , and induced [him]_{1184-the jew} to inquire what was the matter . “_[0-i] Matter , [Fagin]_161-fagin ! ” cried [Charley]_{164-master bates} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [you]_161-fagin had watched the play . [Tommy Chitling]_199-tom has n’t won a point ; and [I]_0-i went partners with [him]_199-tom against [the Artful and dumb]_{2496-the artful and dumb} . ” “_[0-i] Ay , ay ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with a grin , which sufficiently demonstrated that [he]_{1184-the jew} was at no loss to understand the reason . “_[0-i] Try ’em again , [Tom]_199-tom ; try ’em again . ” “_[199-tom] No more of it for [me]_0-i , thank ’ ee , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” replied [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} ; “_[161-fagin] [I]_0-i ’ve had enough . That ’ ere [Dodger]_{162-the dodger} has such a run of luck that there ’s no standing again ’ [him]_{162-the dodger} . ” “_{[162-the dodger]} Ha ! ha ! [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , “_{[162-the dodger]} [you]_{4649-my dear} must get up very early in the morning , to win against [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . ” “_{[1138-the dodger]} Morning ! ” said [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} ; “_{[1138-the dodger]} [you]_{4649-my dear} must put [your]_{4649-my dear} boots on over - night , and have a telescope at each eye , and a opera - glass between [your]_{4649-my dear} shoulders , if [you]_{4649-my dear} want to come over [him]_{1138-the dodger} . ” [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} received these handsome compliments with much philosophy , and offered to cut [any gentleman in company]_{6183-any gentleman in company} , for the first picture - card , at a shilling at a time . [Nobody]_316-nobody accepting the challenge , and [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} pipe being by this time smoked out , [he]_{159-mr. dawkins} proceeded to amuse [himself]_{159-mr. dawkins} by sketching a ground - plan of [Newgate]_20-newgate on the table with the piece of chalk which had served [him]_{159-mr. dawkins} in lieu of counters ; whistling , meantime , with peculiar shrillness . “_{[4649-my dear]} How precious dull [you]_{4649-my dear} are , [Tommy]_199-tom ! ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , stopping short when there had been a long silence ; and addressing [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} . “_[199-tom] What do [you]_{4649-my dear} think [he]_{1138-the dodger} ’s thinking of , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” “_{[4649-my dear]} How should [I]_0-i know , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , looking round as [he]_{1184-the jew} plied the bellows . “_[0-i] About [his]_{1138-the dodger} losses , maybe ; or [the little retirement in [the country]_{4929-the country} that [he]_{1138-the dodger} ’s just left]_{2500-the little retirement in the country that he ’s just left} , eh ? Ha ! ha ! Is that it , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” “_{[4649-my dear]} Not a bit of it , ” replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , stopping the subject of discourse as [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} was about to reply . “_{[4649-my dear]} What do _ [you]_{4649-my dear} _ say , [Charley]_{164-master bates} ? ” “_{[4649-my dear]} _ [I]_0-i _ should say , ” replied [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , with a grin , “_{[4649-my dear]} that [he]_{1138-the dodger} was uncommon sweet upon [Betsy]_166-bet . See how [he]_{1138-the dodger} ’s a - blushing ! Oh , [my]_0-i eye ! here ’s [a merry - go - rounder]_{2503-a merry - go - rounder} ! [Tommy Chitling]_199-tom ’s in love ! Oh , [Fagin]_161-fagin , [Fagin]_161-fagin ! what a spree ! ” [Thoroughly]_{220-thoroughly} overpowered with the notion of [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} being the victim of the tender passion , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} threw [himself]_{164-master bates} back in [his]_{164-master bates} chair with such violence , that [he]_{164-master bates} lost [his]_{164-master bates} balance , and pitched over upon the floor ; where ( the accident abating nothing of [his]_{164-master bates} merriment ) [he]_{164-master bates} lay at full length until [his]_{164-master bates} laugh was over , when [he]_{164-master bates} resumed [his]_{164-master bates} former position , and began another laugh . “_{[1138-the dodger]} Never mind [him]_{1138-the dodger} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , winking at [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} , and giving [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} a reproving tap with the nozzle of the bellows . “_{[1138-the dodger]} [Betsy]_166-bet ’s [a fine girl]_{2505-a fine girl} . Stick up to [her]_166-bet , [Tom]_199-tom . Stick up to [her]_166-bet . ” “_[166-bet] What [I]_0-i mean to say , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” replied [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} , very red in the face , “_[161-fagin] is , that that is n’t anything to [anybody here]_{2506-anybody here} . ” “_[0-i] No more it is , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[0-i] [Charley]_{164-master bates} will talk . Do n’t mind [him]_{1138-the dodger} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ; do n’t mind [him]_{1138-the dodger} . [Betsy]_166-bet ’s [a fine girl]_{2505-a fine girl} . Do as [she]_166-bet bids [you]_199-tom , [Tom]_199-tom , and [you]_199-tom will make [your]_199-tom fortune . ” “_[166-bet] So [I]_0-i _ do _ do as [she]_166-bet bids [me]_0-i , ” replied [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} ; “_[166-bet] [I]_0-i should n’t have been milled , if it had n’t been for [her]_166-bet advice . But it turned out a good job for [you]_199-tom ; did n’t it , [Fagin]_161-fagin ! And what ’s six weeks of it ? It must come , some time or another , and why not in the winter time when [you]_199-tom do n’t want to go out a - walking so much ; eh , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” “_[161-fagin] Ah , to be sure , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[161-fagin] [You]_199-tom would n’t mind it again , [Tom]_199-tom , would [you]_199-tom , ” asked [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , winking upon [Charley]_{164-master bates} and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , “_[199-tom] if [Bet]_166-bet was all right ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i mean to say that [I]_0-i should n’t , ” replied [Tom]_199-tom , angrily . “_[0-i] There , now . [Ah]_2510-ah ! Who ’ll say as much as that , [I]_0-i should like to know ; eh , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” “_[161-fagin] [Nobody]_316-nobody , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_{[1089-not a soul]} [not a soul]_{1089-not a soul} , [Tom]_199-tom . [I]_0-i do n’t know one of ’em that would do it besides [you]_199-tom ; not one of ’em , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i might have got clear off , if [I]_0-i ’d split upon [her]_2515-her ; might n’t [I]_0-i , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” angrily pursued [the poor half - witted dupe]_{6194-the poor half - witted dupe} . “_[161-fagin] A word from [me]_0-i would have done it ; would n’t it , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” “_[161-fagin] To be sure it would , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[161-fagin] But [I]_0-i did n’t blab it ; did [I]_0-i , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” demanded [Tom]_199-tom , pouring question upon question with great volubility . “_[0-i] No , no , to be sure , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[0-i] [you]_199-tom were too stout - hearted for that . A deal too stout , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ! ” “_[0-i] Perhaps [I]_0-i was , ” rejoined [Tom]_199-tom , looking round ; “_[0-i] and if [I]_0-i was , what ’s to laugh at , in that ; eh , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} , perceiving that [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} was considerably roused , hastened to assure [him]_{200-mr. chitling} that [nobody]_316-nobody was laughing ; and to prove the gravity of [the company]_{1248-the company} , appealed to [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , [the principal offender]_{6200-the principal offender} . But , unfortunately , [Charley]_{164-master bates} , in opening [his]_{164-master bates} mouth to reply that [he]_{164-master bates} was never more serious in [his]_{164-master bates} life , was unable to prevent the escape of such a violent roar , that [the abused Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} , without any preliminary ceremonies , rushed across [the room]_{418-the room} and aimed a blow at [the offender]_{6202-the offender} ; who , being skilful in evading pursuit , ducked to avoid it , and chose [his]_{164-master bates} time so well that it lighted on the chest of [the merry old gentleman]_{1195-the merry old gentleman} , and caused [him]_{164-master bates} to stagger to the wall , where [he]_{164-master bates} stood panting for breath , while [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} looked on in intense dismay . “_[161-fagin] Hark ! ” cried [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} at this moment , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i heard the tinkler . ” Catching up the light , [he]_{1138-the dodger} crept softly [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . The bell was rung again , with some impatience , while [the party]_{5609-the party} were in darkness . After a short pause , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} reappeared , and whispered [Fagin]_161-fagin mysteriously . “_[0-i] What ! ” cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , “_[0-i] alone ? ” [The Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} nodded in the affirmative , and , shading the flame of the candle with [his]_{1138-the dodger} hand , gave [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} a private intimation , in dumb show , that [he]_{164-master bates} had better not be funny just then . Having performed [this friendly office]_{6210-this friendly office} , [he]_{1138-the dodger} fixed [his]_{1138-the dodger} eyes on [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s face , and awaited [his]_{1138-the dodger} directions . [The old man]_{1217-the old man} bit [his]_{1217-the old man} yellow fingers , and meditated for some seconds ; [his]_{1217-the old man} face working with agitation the while , as if [he]_{1217-the old man} dreaded something , and feared to know the worst . At length [he]_{1217-the old man} raised [his]_{1217-the old man} head . “_[2518-he] Where is [he]_2518-he ? ” [he]_{1217-the old man} asked . [The Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} pointed to the floor above , and made a gesture , as if to leave [the room]_{418-the room} . “_[2518-he] Yes , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , answering the mute inquiry ; “_[2518-he] bring [him]_2518-he down . Hush ! Quiet , [Charley]_{164-master bates} ! Gently , [Tom]_199-tom ! Scarce , scarce ! ” This brief direction to [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} , and [[his]_{1138-the dodger} recent antagonist]_{6216-his recent antagonist} , was softly and immediately obeyed . There was no sound of [their]_6217-their whereabout , when [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} descended [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} , bearing the light in [his]_{1138-the dodger} hand , and followed by [a man in a coarse smock - frock]_{6220-a man in a coarse smock - frock} ; who , after casting a hurried glance round [the room]_{418-the room} , pulled off a large wrapper which had concealed the lower portion of [his]_{6220-a man in a coarse smock - frock} face , and disclosed : all haggard , unwashed , and unshorn : the features of [flash Toby Crackit]_201-toby . “_[2518-he] How are [you]_{164-master bates} , [Faguey]_221-faguey ? ” said [this worthy]_{6222-this worthy} , nodding to [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_{[164-master bates]} Pop that shawl away in [[my]_0-i castor]_{2519-my castor} , [Dodger]_{162-the dodger} , so that [I]_0-i may know where to find it when [I]_0-i cut ; that ’s the time of day ! [You]_{164-master bates} ’ll be [a fine young cracksman afore the old file]_{2520-a fine young cracksman afore the old file} now . ” With these words [he]_0-i pulled up the smock - frock ; and , winding it round [his]_0-i middle , drew a chair to the fire , and placed [his]_0-i feet upon the hob . “_{[2520-a fine young cracksman afore the old file]} See there , [Faguey]_221-faguey , ” [he]_0-i said , pointing disconsolately to [his]_0-i top boots ; “_[221-faguey] not a drop of Day and [Martin]_222-martin since [you]_221-faguey know when ; not a bubble of blacking , by [Jove]_154-jove ! But do n’t look at [me]_0-i in that way , [man]_5049-man . All in good time . [I]_0-i ca n’t talk about business till [I]_0-i ’ve eat and drank ; so produce the sustainance , and let ’s have a quiet fill - out for the first time these three days ! ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} motioned to [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} to place what eatables there were , upon the table ; and , seating [himself]_{162-the dodger} opposite [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} , waited [his]_{162-the dodger} leisure . To judge from appearances , [Toby]_201-toby was by no means in a hurry to open the conversation . At first , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} contented [himself]_{1184-the jew} with patiently watching [his]_201-toby countenance , as if to gain from its expression some clue to the intelligence [he]_201-toby brought ; but in vain . [He]_201-toby looked tired and worn , but there was the same complacent repose upon [his]_201-toby features that they always wore : and through dirt , and beard , and whisker , there still shone , unimpaired , the self - satisfied smirk of [flash Toby Crackit]_201-toby . Then [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , in an agony of impatience , watched every morsel [he]_201-toby put into [his]_201-toby mouth ; pacing up and down [the room]_{418-the room} , meanwhile , in irrepressible excitement . It was all of no use . [Toby]_201-toby continued to eat with the utmost outward indifference , until [he]_201-toby could eat no more ; then , ordering [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} out , [he]_201-toby closed the door , mixed a glass of spirits and water , and composed [himself]_201-toby for talking . “_[221-faguey] First and foremost , [Faguey]_221-faguey , ” said [Toby]_201-toby . “_[221-faguey] Yes , yes ! ” interposed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , drawing up [his]_{1184-the jew} chair . [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby stopped to take a draught of spirits and water , and to declare that the gin was excellent ; then placing [his]_201-toby feet against the low mantelpiece , so as to bring [his]_201-toby boots to about the level of [his]_201-toby eye , [he]_201-toby quietly resumed . “_[221-faguey] First and foremost , [Faguey]_221-faguey , ” said [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} , “_[221-faguey] how ’s [Bill]_149-sikes ? ” “_[149-sikes] What ! ” screamed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , starting from [his]_{1184-the jew} seat . “_[149-sikes] Why , [you]_221-faguey do n’t mean to say — ” began [Toby]_201-toby , turning pale . “_[221-faguey] Mean ! ” cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , stamping furiously on the ground . “_[221-faguey] Where are [they]_2522-they ? [Sikes]_149-sikes and [the boy]_{423-the boy} ! Where are [they]_2522-they ? Where have [they]_2522-they been ? Where are [they]_2522-they hiding ? Why have [they]_2522-they not been here ? ” “_[221-faguey] The crack failed , ” said [Toby]_201-toby faintly . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know it , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , tearing a newspaper from [his]_{1184-the jew} pocket and pointing to it . “_[0-i] What more ? ” “_[2522-they] [They]_2522-they fired and hit [the boy]_{423-the boy} . [We]_2525-we cut over [the fields]_{1006-the fields} at the back , with [him]_{423-the boy} between [us]_2525-we — straight as the crow flies — through hedge and [ditch]_2527-ditch . [They]_2522-they gave chase . [Damme]_223-damme ! [the whole country]_{2528-the whole country} was awake , and the dogs upon [us]_2525-we . ” “_{[423-the boy]} [The boy]_{423-the boy} ! ” “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes had [him]_{423-the boy} on [his]_{423-the boy} back , and scudded like the wind . [We]_2525-we stopped to take [him]_{423-the boy} between [us]_2525-we ; [his]_{423-the boy} head hung down , and [he]_{423-the boy} was cold . [They]_2522-they were close upon [our]_2525-we heels ; [every man for [himself]_{423-the boy}]_{2530-every man for himself} , and [each from the gallows]_{2531-each from the gallows} ! [We]_2525-we parted [company]_5164-company , and left [the youngster]_{2533-the youngster} lying in [a ditch]_{2534-a ditch} . Alive or dead , that ’s all [I]_0-i know about [him]_{423-the boy} . ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} stopped to hear no more ; but uttering a loud yell , and twining [his]_{1184-the jew} hands in [his]_{1184-the jew} hair , rushed from [the room]_{418-the room} , and from [the house]_{403-the house} . CHAPTER XXVI . IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE ; AND MANY THINGS , INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY , ARE DONE AND PERFORMED [The old man]_{1217-the old man} had gained [the street corner]_{6239-the street corner} , before [he]_{1217-the old man} began to recover the effect of [Toby Crackit]_201-toby ’s intelligence . [He]_{1217-the old man} had relaxed nothing of [his]_{1217-the old man} unusual speed ; but was still pressing onward , in the same wild and disordered manner , when the sudden dashing past of [a carriage]_{6240-a carriage} : and a boisterous cry from [the foot passengers]_{6241-the foot passengers} , who saw [his]_{1217-the old man} danger : drove [him]_{1217-the old man} back upon [the pavement]_{1359-the pavement} . Avoiding , as much as was possible , all [the main streets]_{6243-the main streets} , and skulking only through [the by - ways]_{6244-the by - ways} and [alleys]_6245-alleys , [he]_{1217-the old man} at length emerged on [Snow Hill]_{62-snow hill} . Here [he]_{1217-the old man} walked even faster than before ; nor did [he]_{1217-the old man} linger until [he]_{1217-the old man} had again turned into [a court]_{6246-a court} ; when , as if conscious that [he]_{1217-the old man} was now in [his]_{1217-the old man} proper element , [he]_{1217-the old man} fell into [his]_{1217-the old man} usual shuffling pace , and seemed to breathe more freely . Near to [the spot on which [Snow Hill]_{62-snow hill} and [Holborn Hill]_{64-holborn hill}]_{6247-the spot on which snow hill and holborn hill} meet , opens , upon the right hand as [you]_6248-you come out of [the City]_{5839-the city} , [a narrow and dismal alley , leading to [Saffron Hill]_{16-saffron hill}]_{6250-a narrow and dismal alley , leading to saffron hill} . In [[its]_{16-saffron hill} filthy shops]_{6251-its filthy shops} are exposed for sale huge bunches of second - hand silk handkerchiefs , of all sizes and patterns ; for here reside [the traders who purchase them from pick - pockets]_{6252-the traders who purchase them from pick - pockets} . Hundreds of these handkerchiefs hang dangling from pegs outside the windows or flaunting from the door - posts ; and the shelves , within , are piled with them . Confined as the limits of [Field Lane]_{17-field lane} are , [it]_{16-saffron hill} has [[its]_{16-saffron hill} barber]_{6253-its barber} , [[its]_{16-saffron hill} coffee - shop]_{6254-its coffee - shop} , [[its]_{16-saffron hill} beer - shop]_{6255-its beer - shop} , and [[its]_{16-saffron hill} fried - fish warehouse]_{6256-its fried - fish warehouse} . [It]_{16-saffron hill} is [a commercial colony of [itself]_{16-saffron hill}]_{6257-a commercial colony of itself} : [the emporium of petty larceny]_{6258-the emporium of petty larceny} : visited at early morning , and setting - in of dusk , by [silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours]_{6259-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours} , and who go as strangely as [they]_{6259-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours} come . Here , [the clothesman]_{6260-the clothesman} , [the shoe - vamper]_{6261-the shoe - vamper} , and [the rag - merchant]_{6262-the rag - merchant} , display [their]_{6259-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours} goods , as sign - boards to [the petty thief]_{6263-the petty thief} ; [here]_4553-here , stores of old iron and bones , and heaps of mildewy fragments of woollen - stuff and linen , rust and rot in [the grimy cellars]_{6265-the grimy cellars} . It was into [this place]_{6266-this place} that [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} turned . [He]_{1184-the jew} was well known to [the sallow denizens of [the lane]_{6269-the lane}]_{6268-the sallow denizens of the lane} ; for such of [them]_{6268-the sallow denizens of the lane} as were on the look - out to buy or sell , nodded , familiarly , as [he]_{1184-the jew} passed along . [He]_{1184-the jew} replied to [their]_{6268-the sallow denizens of the lane} salutations in the same way ; but bestowed no closer recognition until [he]_{1184-the jew} reached the further end of [the alley]_{6270-the alley} ; when [he]_{1184-the jew} stopped , to address [a salesman of small stature]_{6271-a salesman of small stature} , who had squeezed as much of [his]_{6271-a salesman of small stature} person into [a child]_{371-a child} ’s chair as the chair would hold , and was smoking a pipe at [[his]_{6271-a salesman of small stature} warehouse]_{6273-his warehouse} door . “_[0-i] Why , the sight of [you]_2535-you , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin , would cure the hoptalmy ! ” said [this respectable trader]_{6274-this respectable trader} , in acknowledgment of [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s inquiry after [his]_{1184-the jew} health . “_[161-fagin] [The neighbourhood]_{774-the neighbourhood} was a little too hot , [Lively]_{224-mr. lively} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , elevating [his]_161-fagin eyebrows , and crossing [his]_161-fagin hands upon [his]_161-fagin shoulders . “_{[224-mr. lively]} Well , [I]_0-i ’ve heerd that complaint of it , once or twice before , ” replied [the trader]_{6276-the trader} ; “_[0-i] but it soon cools down again ; do n’t [you]_2535-you find it so ? ” [Fagin]_161-fagin nodded in the affirmative . Pointing in the direction of [Saffron Hill]_{16-saffron hill} , [he]_161-fagin inquired whether [any one]_{4907-any one} was up yonder tonight . “_[2535-you] At [the Cripples]_{225-the cripples} ? ” inquired [the man]_{843-the man} . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} nodded . “_[2535-you] Let [me]_0-i see , ” pursued [the merchant]_{6280-the merchant} , reflecting . “_[0-i] Yes , there ’s some half - dozen of [’em]_2537-’em gone in , that [I]_0-i knows . [I]_0-i do n’t think [[your]_2535-you friend]_{2538-your friend} ’s there . ” “_[149-sikes] [Sikes]_149-sikes is not , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” inquired [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , with a disappointed countenance . “_[149-sikes] _ Non istwentus _ , as [the lawyers]_{2539-the lawyers} say , ” replied [the little man]_{6282-the little man} , shaking [his]_{6282-the little man} head , and looking amazingly sly . “_{[2539-the lawyers]} Have [you]_0-i got anything in [my]_0-i line tonight ? ” “_[0-i] Nothing tonight , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning away . “_[0-i] Are [you]_0-i going up to [the Cripples]_{225-the cripples} , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” cried [the little man]_{6282-the little man} , calling after [him]_0-i . “_[0-i] Stop ! [I]_0-i do n’t mind if [I]_0-i have a drop there with [you]_0-i ! ” But as [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , looking back , waved [his]_{1184-the jew} hand to intimate that [he]_{1184-the jew} preferred being alone ; and , moreover , as [the little man]_{6282-the little man} could not very easily disengage [himself]_{6282-the little man} from the chair ; the sign of [the Cripples]_{225-the cripples} was , for a time , bereft of the advantage of [Mr. Lively]_{224-mr. lively} ’s presence . By the time [he]_{224-mr. lively} had got upon [his]_{224-mr. lively} legs , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} had disappeared ; so [Mr. Lively]_{224-mr. lively} , after ineffectually standing on tiptoe , in the hope of catching sight of [him]_{224-mr. lively} , again forced [himself]_{224-mr. lively} into the little chair , and , exchanging a shake of the head with [a lady in [the opposite shop]_{6289-the opposite shop}]_{6288-a lady in the opposite shop} , in which doubt and mistrust were plainly mingled , resumed [his]_{224-mr. lively} pipe with a grave demeanour . The Three Cripples , or rather [the Cripples]_{225-the cripples} ; which was the sign by which [the establishment]_{399-the establishment} was familiarly known to [[its]_{399-the establishment} patrons]_{6291-its patrons} : was [the public - house in which [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes and [his]_149-sikes dog]_{6292-the public - house in which mr. sikes and his dog} have already figured . Merely making a sign to [a man at [the bar]_{1468-the bar}]_{6293-a man at the bar} , [Fagin]_161-fagin walked straight [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , and opening the door of [a room]_{5548-a room} , and softly insinuating [himself]_161-fagin into [the chamber]_{6297-the chamber} , looked anxiously about : shading [his]_161-fagin eyes with [his]_161-fagin hand , as if in search of [some particular person]_{6298-some particular person} . [The room]_{418-the room} was illuminated by two gas - lights ; the glare of which was prevented by the barred shutters , and closely - drawn curtains of faded red , from being visible outside . The ceiling was blackened , to prevent its colour from being injured by the flaring of the lamps ; and [the place]_{840-the place} was so full of dense tobacco smoke , that at first it was scarcely possible to discern anything more . By degrees , however , as some of it cleared away through the open door , an assemblage of heads , as confused as the noises that greeted the ear , might be made out ; and as the eye grew more accustomed to the scene , [the spectator]_{6301-the spectator} gradually became aware of the presence of [a numerous company , male and female]_{6302-a numerous company , male and female} , crowded round a long table : at the upper end of which , sat [a chairman with a hammer of office]_{6303-a chairman with a hammer of office} in [his]_{6303-a chairman with a hammer of office} hand ; while [a professional gentleman with a bluish nose]_{6304-a professional gentleman with a bluish nose} , and [his]_{6304-a professional gentleman with a bluish nose} face tied up for the benefit of a toothache , presided at a jingling piano in a remote corner . As [Fagin]_161-fagin stepped softly in , [the professional gentleman]_{6305-the professional gentleman} , running over the keys by way of prelude , occasioned a general cry of order for a song ; which having subsided , [a young lady]_{6306-a young lady} proceeded to entertain [the company]_{1248-the company} with a ballad in four verses , between each of which [the accompanyist]_{6308-the accompanyist} played the melody all through , as loud as [he]_{6308-the accompanyist} could . When this was over , [the chairman]_{6309-the chairman} gave a sentiment , after which , [the professional gentleman on the chairman]_{6310-the professional gentleman on the chairman} ’s right and left volunteered a duet , and sang it , with great applause . It was curious to observe some faces which stood out prominently from among [the group]_{6311-the group} . There was [the chairman]_{6309-the chairman} [himself]_{6309-the chairman} , ( [the landlord of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{6313-the landlord of the house} , ) [a coarse , rough , heavy built fellow , who , while the songs were proceeding , rolled [his]_{6309-the chairman} eyes hither and thither , and , seeming to give [himself]_{6309-the chairman} up to joviality]_{6315-a coarse , rough , heavy built fellow , who , while the songs were proceeding , rolled his eyes hither and thither , and , seeming to give himself up to joviality} , had an eye for everything that was done , and an ear for everything that was said — and sharp ones , too . Near [him]_{6309-the chairman} were [the singers]_{6316-the singers} : receiving , with professional indifference , the compliments of [the company]_{1248-the company} , and applying [themselves]_{6316-the singers} , in turn , to a dozen proffered glasses of spirits and water , tendered by [[their]_{6316-the singers} more boisterous admirers]_{6318-their more boisterous admirers} ; whose countenances , expressive of almost every vice in almost every grade , irresistibly attracted the attention , by [their]_{6316-the singers} very repulsiveness . Cunning , ferocity , and drunkeness in all its stages , were there , in [their]_{6316-the singers} strongest aspect ; and [women]_1161-women : [some with the last lingering tinge of]_{6320-some with the last lingering tinge of} [their]_1161-women early freshness almost fading as [you]_6321-you looked : [others with every mark and stamp of their sex utterly beaten out , and presenting but one loathsome blank of profligacy and crime]_{6322-others with every mark and stamp of their sex utterly beaten out , and presenting but one loathsome blank of profligacy and crime} ; [some mere girls]_{6323-some mere girls} , others but [young women]_{6324-young women} , and [none past the prime of life]_{6325-none past the prime of life} ; formed the darkest and saddest portion of this dreary picture . [Fagin]_161-fagin , troubled by no grave emotions , looked eagerly from face to face while these proceedings were in progress ; but apparently without meeting that of which [he]_161-fagin was in search . Succeeding , at length , in catching the eye of [the man who occupied the chair]_{6326-the man who occupied the chair} , [he]_161-fagin beckoned to [him]_0-i slightly , and left [the room]_{418-the room} , as quietly as [he]_161-fagin had entered [it]_{418-the room} . “_[0-i] What can [I]_0-i do for [you]_0-i , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” inquired [the man]_{843-the man} , as [he]_161-fagin followed [him]_0-i out to [the landing]_{1614-the landing} . “_[161-fagin] Wo n’t [you]_0-i join [us]_2540-us ? [They]_2541-they ’ll be delighted , [every one of [’em]_2543-’em]_{2542-every one of ’em} . ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} shook [his]_{1184-the jew} head impatiently , and said in a whisper , “_[2541-they] Is _ [he]_2544-he _ [here]_4553-here ? ” “_[2544-he] No , ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} . “_[2544-he] And no news of [Barney]_187-barney ? ” inquired [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[187-barney] None , ” replied [the landlord of [the Cripples]_{225-the cripples}]_{6332-the landlord of the cripples} ; for it was [he]_{6332-the landlord of the cripples} . “_[2544-he] [He]_2544-he wo n’t stir till it ’s all safe . Depend on it , [they]_2541-they ’re on the scent down there ; and that if [he]_2544-he moved , [he]_2544-he ’d blow upon the thing at once . [He]_2544-he ’s all right enough , [Barney]_187-barney is , else [I]_0-i should have heard of [him]_2544-he . [I]_0-i ’ll pound it , that [Barney]_187-barney ’s managing properly . Let [him]_2544-he alone for that . ” “_[0-i] Will _ [he]_2544-he _ be [here]_4553-here tonight ? ” asked [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , laying the same emphasis on the pronoun as before . “_[226-monks] [Monks]_226-monks , do [you]_226-monks mean ? ” inquired [the landlord]_{6334-the landlord} , hesitating . “_[226-monks] Hush ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[226-monks] Yes . ” “_{[2547-certain]} [Certain]_2547-certain , ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} , drawing a gold watch from [his]_{843-the man} fob ; “_{[2547-certain]} [I]_0-i expected [him]_2544-he [here]_4553-here before now . If [you]_226-monks ’ll wait ten minutes , [he]_2544-he ’ll be — ” “_[2544-he] No , no , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , hastily ; as though , however desirous [he]_{1184-the jew} might be to see [the person in question]_{6338-the person in question} , [he]_{1184-the jew} was nevertheless relieved by [his]_{1184-the jew} absence . “_[2544-he] Tell [him]_2544-he [I]_0-i came here to see [him]_2544-he ; and that [he]_2544-he must come to [me]_0-i tonight . No , say tomorrow . As [he]_2544-he is not [here]_4553-here , tomorrow will be time enough . ” “_[2544-he] Good ! ” said [the man]_{843-the man} . “_[2544-he] Nothing more ? ” “_[2544-he] Not a word now , ” said [the Jew , descending the stairs]_{6340-the jew , descending the stairs} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ” said [the other , looking over the rails , and speaking in a hoarse whisper]_{6341-the other , looking over the rails , and speaking in a hoarse whisper} ; “_[0-i] what a time this would be for a sell ! [I]_0-i ’ve got [Phil Barker]_{227-phil barker} [here]_4553-here : so drunk , that [a boy]_{4627-a boy} might take [him]_{227-phil barker} ! ” “_[0-i] Ah ! But it ’s not [Phil Barker]_{227-phil barker} ’s time , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , looking up . “_{[227-phil barker]} [Phil]_{227-phil barker} has something more to do , before [we]_2552-we can afford to part with [him]_{227-phil barker} ; so go back to [the company]_{1248-the company} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , and tell [them]_{1248-the company} to lead merry lives—_while [they]_{1248-the company} last _ . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ” [The landlord]_{6334-the landlord} reciprocated [the old man]_{1217-the old man} ’s laugh ; and returned to [[his]_{6334-the landlord} guests]_{6345-his guests} . [The Jew]_{182-the jew} was no sooner alone , than [his]_{182-the jew} countenance resumed its former expression of anxiety and thought . After a brief reflection , [he]_{182-the jew} called [a hack - cabriolet]_{6346-a hack - cabriolet} , and bade [the man]_{843-the man} drive towards [Bethnal Green]_{33-bethnal green} . [He]_{182-the jew} dismissed [him]_{843-the man} within some quarter of a mile of [[Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes ’s residence]_{6348-mr. sikes ’s residence} , and performed the short remainder of the distance on foot . “_[0-i] Now , ” muttered [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , as [he]_{1184-the jew} knocked at the door , “_[0-i] if there is any deep play [here]_4553-here , [I]_0-i shall have it out of [you]_2556-you , [[my]_0-i girl]_{2557-my girl} , cunning as [you]_2556-you are . ” [She]_{2557-my girl} was in [[her]_{2557-my girl} room]_{6350-her room} , [the woman]_{6103-the woman} said . [Fagin]_161-fagin crept softly [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , and entered [it]_4553-here without any previous ceremony . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} was alone ; lying with [her]_{1840-the girl} head upon the table , and [her]_{1840-the girl} hair straggling over it . “_[0-i] [She]_{2557-my girl} has been drinking , ” thought [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , cooly , “_{[2557-my girl]} or perhaps [she]_{2557-my girl} is only miserable . ” [The old man]_{1217-the old man} turned to close the door , as [he]_{1217-the old man} made this reflection ; the noise thus occasioned , roused [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . [She]_{1840-the girl} eyed [his]_{1217-the old man} crafty face narrowly , as [she]_{1840-the girl} inquired to [his]_{1217-the old man} recital of [Toby Crackit]_201-toby ’s story . When it was concluded , [she]_{1840-the girl} sank into [her]_{1840-the girl} former attitude , but spoke not a word . [She]_{1840-the girl} pushed the candle impatiently away ; and once or twice as [she]_{1840-the girl} feverishly changed [her]_{1840-the girl} position , shuffled [her]_{1840-the girl} feet upon the ground ; but this was all . During the silence , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} looked restlessly about [the room]_{418-the room} , as if to assure [himself]_{1184-the jew} that there were no appearances of [Sikes]_149-sikes having covertly returned . Apparently satisfied with [his]_{1184-the jew} inspection , [he]_{1184-the jew} coughed twice or thrice , and made as many efforts to open a conversation ; but [the girl]_{1840-the girl} heeded [him]_{1184-the jew} no more than if [he]_{1184-the jew} had been made of stone . At length [he]_{1184-the jew} made another attempt ; and rubbing [his]_{1184-the jew} hands together , said , in [his]_{1184-the jew} most conciliatory tone , “_{[2557-my girl]} And where should [you]_2558-you think [Bill]_149-sikes was now , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” [The girl]_{1840-the girl} moaned out some half intelligible reply , that [she]_{1840-the girl} could not tell ; and seemed , from the smothered noise that escaped [her]_{1840-the girl} , to be crying . “_[2558-you] And [the boy]_{423-the boy} , too , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , straining [his]_{1184-the jew} eyes to catch a glimpse of [her]_{1840-the girl} face . “_{[423-the boy]} [Poor leetle child]_{2561-poor leetle child} ! Left in [a ditch]_{2534-a ditch} , [Nance]_167-nancy ; only think ! ” “_{[306-the child]} [The child]_{306-the child} , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , suddenly looking up , “_{[306-the child]} is better where [he]_{306-the child} is , than among [us]_2564-us ; and if no harm comes to [Bill]_149-sikes from it , [I]_0-i hope [he]_{306-the child} lies dead in [the ditch]_{2565-the ditch} and that [his]_{306-the child} young bones may rot there . ” “_[0-i] What ! ” cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , in amazement . “_[0-i] Ay , [I]_0-i do , ” returned [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , meeting [his]_{1184-the jew} gaze . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall be glad to have [him]_{306-the child} away from [my]_0-i eyes , and to know that the worst is over . [I]_0-i ca n’t bear to have [him]_{306-the child} about [me]_0-i . The sight of [him]_{306-the child} turns [me]_0-i against [myself]_0-i , and all of [you]_0-i . ” “_{[306-the child]} Pooh ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , scornfully . “_{[306-the child]} [You]_0-i ’re drunk . ” “_{[306-the child]} Am [I]_0-i ? ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} bitterly . “_[0-i] It ’s no fault of [yours]_2566-yours , if [I]_0-i am not ! [You]_0-i ’d never have [me]_0-i anything else , if [you]_0-i had [your]_0-i will , except now;—the humour does n’t suit [you]_0-i , does n’t it ? ” “_[0-i] No ! ” rejoined [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , furiously . “_[0-i] It does not . ” “_[0-i] Change it , then ! ” responded [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , with a laugh . “_[0-i] Change it ! ” exclaimed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , exasperated beyond all bounds by [[his]_{1184-the jew} companion]_{621-his companion} ’s unexpected obstinacy , and the vexation of the night , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i _ will _ change it ! Listen to [me]_0-i , [[you]_0-i drab]_{2567-you drab} . Listen to [me]_0-i , who with six words , can strangle [Sikes]_149-sikes as surely as if [I]_0-i had [his]_149-sikes bull ’s throat between [my]_0-i fingers now . If [he]_149-sikes comes back , and leaves [the boy]_{423-the boy} behind [him]_149-sikes ; if [he]_149-sikes gets off free , and dead or alive , fails to restore [him]_149-sikes to [me]_0-i ; murder [him]_149-sikes [yourself]_0-i if [you]_0-i would have [him]_149-sikes escape [Jack Ketch]_{228-jack ketch} . And do it the moment [he]_149-sikes sets foot in [this room]_{2569-this room} , or mind [me]_0-i , it will be too late ! ” “_{[228-jack ketch]} What is all this ? ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} involuntarily . “_{[228-jack ketch]} What is it ? ” pursued [Fagin]_161-fagin , mad with rage . “_{[228-jack ketch]} When [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s worth hundreds of pounds to [me]_0-i , am [I]_0-i to lose what chance threw [me]_0-i in the way of getting safely , through the whims of a drunken gang that [I]_0-i could whistle away the lives of ! And [me]_0-i bound , too , to [a born devil that only wants the will , and has the power to , to — ” Panting for breath]_{6372-a born devil that only wants the will , and has the power to , to — ” panting for breath} , [the old man]_{1217-the old man} stammered for a word ; and in that instant checked the torrent of [his]_{1217-the old man} wrath , and changed [his]_{1217-the old man} whole demeanour . A moment before , [his]_{1217-the old man} clenched hands had grasped the air ; [his]_{1217-the old man} eyes had dilated ; and [his]_{1217-the old man} face grown livid with passion ; but now , [he]_{1217-the old man} shrunk into a chair , and , cowering together , trembled with the apprehension of having [himself]_{1217-the old man} disclosed some hidden villainy . After a short silence , [he]_{1217-the old man} ventured to look round at [[his]_{1217-the old man} companion]_{621-his companion} . [He]_{1217-the old man} appeared somewhat reassured , on beholding [her]_{621-his companion} in the same listless attitude from which [he]_{1217-the old man} had first roused [her]_{621-his companion} . “_[167-nancy] [Nancy]_167-nancy , [dear]_4730-dear ! ” croaked [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , in [his]_{1184-the jew} usual voice . “_[167-nancy] Did [you]_167-nancy mind [me]_0-i , [dear]_4730-dear ? ” “_[167-nancy] Do n’t worry [me]_0-i now , [Fagin]_161-fagin ! ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , raising [her]_{1840-the girl} head languidly . “_[161-fagin] If [Bill]_149-sikes has not done it this time , [he]_149-sikes will another . [He]_149-sikes has done many a good job for [you]_167-nancy , and will do many more when [he]_149-sikes can ; and when [he]_149-sikes ca n’t [he]_149-sikes wo n’t ; so no more about that . ” “_[149-sikes] Regarding [this boy]_{4736-this boy} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , rubbing the palms of [his]_{1184-the jew} hands nervously together . “_[149-sikes] [The boy]_{423-the boy} must take [his]_{423-the boy} chance with the rest , ” interrupted [Nancy]_167-nancy , hastily ; “_[0-i] and [I]_0-i say again , [I]_0-i hope [he]_{423-the boy} is dead , and out of harm ’s way , and out of yours,—that is , if [Bill]_149-sikes comes to no harm . And if [Toby]_201-toby got clear off , [Bill]_149-sikes ’s pretty sure to be safe ; for [Bill]_149-sikes ’s worth two of [Toby]_201-toby any time . ” “_[149-sikes] And about what [I]_0-i was saying , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” observed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , keeping [his]_{1184-the jew} glistening eye steadily upon [her]_{4649-my dear} . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must say it all over again , if it ’s anything [you]_0-i want [me]_0-i to do , ” rejoined [Nancy]_167-nancy ; “_[0-i] and if it is , [you]_0-i had better wait till tomorrow . [You]_0-i put [me]_0-i up for a minute ; but now [I]_0-i ’m stupid again . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin put several other questions : all with the same drift of ascertaining whether [the girl]_{1840-the girl} had profited by [his]_161-fagin unguarded hints ; but , [she]_{1840-the girl} answered them so readily , and was withal so utterly unmoved by [his]_161-fagin searching looks , that [his]_161-fagin original impression of [her]_{1840-the girl} being more than a trifle in liquor , was confirmed . [Nancy]_167-nancy , indeed , was not exempt from a failing which was very common among [[the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s female pupils]_{6381-the jew ’s female pupils} ; and in which , in [their]_{6381-the jew ’s female pupils} tenderer years , [they]_{6381-the jew ’s female pupils} were rather encouraged than checked . [Her]_167-nancy disordered appearance , and a wholesale perfume of Geneva which pervaded [the apartment]_{1634-the apartment} , afforded strong confirmatory evidence of the justice of [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s supposition ; and when , after indulging in the temporary display of violence above described , [she]_167-nancy subsided , first into dullness , and afterwards into a compound of feelings : under the influence of which [she]_167-nancy shed tears one minute , and in the next gave utterance to various exclamations of “_[0-i] Never say die ! ” and divers calculations as to what might be the amount of the odds so long as [a lady]_{5993-a lady} or [gentleman]_{6385-gentleman} was happy , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin , who had had considerable experience of such matters in [his]_161-fagin time , saw , with great satisfaction , that [she]_{1840-the girl} was very far gone indeed . Having eased [his]_161-fagin mind by this discovery ; and having accomplished [his]_161-fagin twofold object of imparting to [the girl]_{1840-the girl} what [he]_161-fagin had , that night , heard , and of ascertaining , with [his]_161-fagin own eyes , that [Sikes]_149-sikes had not returned , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin again turned [his]_161-fagin face homeward : leaving [[his]_161-fagin young friend]_{5642-his young friend} asleep , with [her]_{1840-the girl} head upon the table . It was within an hour of midnight . The weather being dark , and piercing cold , [he]_161-fagin had no great temptation to loiter . The sharp wind that scoured [the streets]_{4806-the streets} , seemed to have cleared [them]_{4806-the streets} of [passengers]_{1944-passengers} , as of dust and mud , for [few people]_{6390-few people} were abroad , and [they]_{6390-few people} were to all appearance hastening fast [home]_4737-home . It blew from the right quarter for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , however , and straight before it [he]_{1184-the jew} went : trembling , and shivering , as every fresh gust drove [him]_{1184-the jew} rudely on [his]_{1184-the jew} way . [He]_{1184-the jew} had reached the corner of [[his]_{1184-the jew} own street]_{6393-his own street} , and was already fumbling in [his]_{1184-the jew} pocket for the door - key , when [a dark figure]_{6394-a dark figure} emerged from a projecting entrance which lay in deep shadow , and , crossing [the road]_{825-the road} , glided up to [him]_{1184-the jew} unperceived . “_[161-fagin] [Fagin]_161-fagin ! ” whispered a voice close to [his]_{1184-the jew} ear . “_[161-fagin] Ah ! ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning quickly round , “_[161-fagin] is that — ” “_[161-fagin] Yes ! ” interrupted [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} . “_[161-fagin] [I]_0-i have been lingering [here]_4553-here these two hours . Where the devil have [you]_161-fagin been ? ” “_[161-fagin] On [your]_161-fagin business , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , glancing uneasily at [[his]_{1184-the jew} companion]_{621-his companion} , and slackening [his]_{1184-the jew} pace as [he]_{1184-the jew} spoke . “_[161-fagin] On [your]_161-fagin business all night . ” “_[161-fagin] Oh , of course ! ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , with a sneer . “_[161-fagin] Well ; and what ’s come of it ? ” “_[0-i] Nothing good , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[0-i] Nothing bad , [I]_0-i hope ? ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , stopping short , and turning a startled look on [[his]_{5902-the stranger} companion]_{621-his companion} . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} shook [his]_{1184-the jew} head , and was about to reply , when [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , interrupting [him]_{1184-the jew} , motioned to [the house]_{403-the house} , before which [they]_6407-they had by this time arrived : remarking , that [he]_{1184-the jew} had better say what [he]_{1184-the jew} had got to say , under cover : for [his]_{1184-the jew} blood was chilled with standing about so long , and the wind blew through [him]_{1184-the jew} . [Fagin]_161-fagin looked as if [he]_161-fagin could have willingly excused [himself]_161-fagin from taking [home]_4737-home [a visitor]_{6409-a visitor} at that unseasonable hour ; and , indeed , muttered something about having no fire ; but [[his]_161-fagin companion]_{621-his companion} repeating [his]_161-fagin request in a peremptory manner , [he]_161-fagin unlocked the door , and requested [him]_161-fagin to close it softly , while [he]_161-fagin got a light . “_[0-i] It ’s as dark as the grave , ” said [the man , groping forward a few steps]_{6411-the man , groping forward a few steps} . “_[0-i] Make haste ! ” “_[0-i] Shut the door , ” whispered [Fagin]_161-fagin from the end of [the passage]_{1168-the passage} . As [he]_161-fagin spoke , it closed with a loud noise . “_[0-i] That was n’t [my]_0-i doing , ” said [the other man]_{5981-the other man} , feeling [his]_0-i way . “_[0-i] The wind blew it to , or it shut of its own accord : one or the other . Look sharp with the light , or [I]_0-i shall knock [my]_0-i brains out against something in this confounded hole . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin stealthily descended the [kitchen stairs]_{6414-kitchen stairs} . After a short absence , [he]_161-fagin returned with a lighted candle , and the intelligence that [Toby Crackit]_201-toby was asleep in [the back room below]_{6415-the back room below} , and that [the boys]_{491-the boys} were in the front one . Beckoning [the man]_{843-the man} to follow [him]_161-fagin , [he]_161-fagin led the way [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . “_[0-i] [We]_2579-we can say the few words [we]_2579-we ’ve got to say in [here]_4553-here , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , throwing open a door on [the first floor]_{6420-the first floor} ; “_[2579-we] and as there are holes in the shutters , and [we]_2579-we never show lights to [[our]_2579-we neighbours]_{2582-our neighbours} , [we]_2579-we ’ll set the candle on the stairs . [There]_4593-there ! ” With those words , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , stooping down , placed the candle on [an upper flight of stairs]_{6422-an upper flight of stairs} , exactly opposite to [the room]_{418-the room} door . This done , [he]_{1184-the jew} led the way into [the apartment]_{1634-the apartment} ; which was destitute of all movables save a broken arm - chair , and an old couch or sofa without covering , which stood behind the door . Upon this piece of furniture , [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} sat [himself]_{5902-the stranger} with the air of [a weary man]_{6426-a weary man} ; and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , drawing up the arm - chair opposite , [they]_2579-we sat face to face . It was not quite dark ; the door was partially open ; and the candle outside , threw a feeble reflection on the opposite wall . [They]_2579-we conversed for some time in whispers . Though nothing of the conversation was distinguishable beyond a few disjointed words here and there , [a listener]_{6428-a listener} might easily have perceived that [Fagin]_161-fagin appeared to be defending [himself]_161-fagin against some remarks of [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} ; and that [the latter]_{947-the latter} was in a state of considerable irritation . [They]_2579-we might have been talking , thus , for a quarter of an hour or more , when [Monks]_226-monks — by which name [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} had designated [the strange man]_{6432-the strange man} several times in the course of [their]_2579-we colloquy — said , raising [his]_226-monks voice a little , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_2584-you again , it was badly planned . Why not have kept [him]_2585-him here among the rest , and made a sneaking , snivelling pickpocket of [him]_2585-him at once ? ” “_[2585-him] Only hear [him]_2585-him ! ” exclaimed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , shrugging [his]_{1184-the jew} shoulders . “_[2585-him] Why , do [you]_2584-you mean to say [you]_2584-you could n’t have done it , if [you]_2584-you had chosen ? ” demanded [Monks]_226-monks , sternly . “_[2584-you] Have n’t [you]_2584-you done it , with [other boys]_{2586-other boys} , scores of times ? If [you]_2584-you had had patience for a twelvemonth , at most , could n’t [you]_2584-you have got [him]_2585-him convicted , and sent safely out of [the kingdom]_{2587-the kingdom} ; perhaps for life ? ” “_[2584-you] Whose turn would that have served , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” inquired [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} humbly . “_[0-i] [Mine]_0-i , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] But not [mine]_0-i , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , submissively . “_[0-i] [He]_2585-him might have become of use to [me]_0-i . When there are two parties to a bargain , it is only reasonable that the interests of both should be consulted ; is it , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{5289-my good friend} ? ” “_{[5289-my good friend]} What then ? ” demanded [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i saw it was not easy to train [him]_2585-him to the business , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[0-i] [he]_2585-him was not like [other boys]_{2586-other boys} in the same circumstances . ” “_[2585-him] Curse [him]_2585-him , no ! ” muttered [the man]_{843-the man} , “_[2585-him] or [he]_2585-him would have been [a thief]_{5408-a thief} , long ago . ” “_{[5408-a thief]} [I]_0-i had no hold upon [him]_2585-him to make [him]_2585-him worse , ” pursued [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , anxiously watching the countenance of [[his]_{1184-the jew} companion]_{621-his companion} . “_[0-i] [His]_2585-him hand was not in . [I]_0-i had nothing to frighten [him]_2585-him with ; which [we]_2592-we always must have in the beginning , or [we]_2592-we labour in vain . What could [I]_0-i do ? Send [him]_2585-him out with [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} and [Charley]_{164-master bates} ? [We]_2592-we had enough of that , at first , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ; [I]_0-i trembled for [us]_2592-we all . ” “_[0-i] _ That _ was not [my]_0-i doing , ” observed [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] No , no , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ! ” renewed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[0-i] And [I]_0-i do n’t quarrel with it now ; because , if it had never happened , [you]_{4649-my dear} might never have clapped eyes on [the boy]_{423-the boy} to notice [him]_2585-him , and so led to the discovery that it was [him]_2585-him [you]_{4649-my dear} were looking for . Well ! [I]_0-i got [him]_2585-him back for [you]_{4649-my dear} by means of [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ; and then _ [she]_{1840-the girl} _ begins to favour [him]_2585-him . ” “_{[1840-the girl]} Throttle [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ! ” said [Monks]_226-monks , impatiently . “_{[1840-the girl]} Why , [we]_2592-we ca n’t afford to do that just now , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , smiling ; “_[2592-we] and , besides , that sort of thing is not in [our]_2592-we way ; or , one of these days , [I]_0-i might be glad to have it done . [I]_0-i know what [these girls]_{2600-these girls} are , [Monks]_226-monks , well . As soon as [the boy]_{423-the boy} begins to harden , [she]_{1840-the girl} ’ll care no more for [him]_2585-him , than for a block of wood . [You]_226-monks want [him]_2585-him made [a thief]_{5408-a thief} . If [he]_2585-him is alive , [I]_0-i can make [him]_2585-him one from this time ; and , if — if — ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , drawing nearer to the other,—“it_[226-monks] ’s not likely , mind,—but if the worst comes to the worst , and [he]_2585-him is dead — ” “_[2585-him] It ’s no fault of [mine]_0-i if [he]_2585-him is ! ” interposed [the other man]_{5981-the other man} , with a look of terror , and clasping [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s arm with trembling hands . “_[2585-him] Mind that . [Fagin]_161-fagin ! [I]_0-i had no hand in it . Anything but [his]_2585-him death , [I]_0-i told [you]_226-monks from the first . [I]_0-i wo n’t shed blood ; it ’s always found out , and haunts [a man]_{476-a man} besides . If [they]_2604-they shot [him]_2585-him dead , [I]_0-i was not [the cause]_{2605-the cause} ; do [you]_226-monks hear [me]_0-i ? Fire this infernal den ! What ’s that ? ” “_[226-monks] What ! ” cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , grasping the coward round the body , with both arms , as [he]_2585-him sprung to [his]_2585-him feet . “_[226-monks] Where ? ” “_[226-monks] Yonder ! ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} , glaring at the opposite wall . “_[226-monks] The shadow ! [I]_0-i saw the shadow of [a woman]_{4784-a woman} , in a cloak and bonnet , pass along the wainscot like a breath ! ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} released [his]_{1184-the jew} hold , and [they]_2604-they rushed tumultuously from [the room]_{418-the room} . The candle , wasted by the draught , was standing where it had been placed . It showed [them]_2604-they only the empty staircase , and [their]_2604-they own white faces . [They]_2604-they listened intently : a profound silence reigned throughout [the house]_{403-the house} . “_{[4784-a woman]} It ’s [your]_226-monks fancy , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , taking up the light and turning to [[his]_{1184-the jew} companion]_{621-his companion} . “_[226-monks] [I]_0-i ’ll swear [I]_0-i saw it ! ” replied [Monks]_226-monks , trembling . “_[2607-it] [It]_2607-it was bending forward when [I]_0-i saw it first ; and when [I]_0-i spoke , it darted away . ” [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} glanced contemptuously at the pale face of [[his]_{1184-the jew} associate]_{6453-his associate} , and , telling [him]_{6453-his associate} [he]_{6453-his associate} could follow , if [he]_{6453-his associate} pleased , ascended the stairs . [They]_2604-they looked into all [the rooms]_{5544-the rooms} ; [they]_{5544-the rooms} were cold , bare , and empty . [They]_2604-they descended into [the passage]_{1168-the passage} , and thence into [the cellars below]_{6456-the cellars below} . The green damp hung upon the low walls ; the tracks of the snail and slug glistened in the light of the candle ; but all was still as death . “_[0-i] What do [you]_2608-you think now ? ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , when [they]_2604-they had regained [the passage]_{1168-the passage} . “_[2608-you] Besides [ourselves]_{2609-ourselves} , there ’s not a creature in [the house]_{403-the house} except [Toby]_201-toby and [the boys]_{491-the boys} ; and [they]_2612-they ’re safe enough . See here ! ” As a proof of the fact , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} drew forth two keys from [his]_{1184-the jew} pocket ; and explained , that when [he]_{1184-the jew} first went [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} , [he]_{1184-the jew} had locked them in , to prevent any intrusion on [the conference]_{6461-the conference} . This accumulated testimony effectually staggered [Mr. Monks]_226-monks . [His]_{1184-the jew} protestations had gradually become less and less vehement as [they]_2604-they proceeded in [their]_2604-they search without making any discovery ; and , now , [he]_{1184-the jew} gave vent to several very grim laughs , and confessed it could only have been [his]_{1184-the jew} excited imagination . [He]_{1184-the jew} declined any renewal of the conversation , however , for that night : suddenly remembering that it was past one o’clock . And so [the amiable couple]_{6462-the amiable couple} parted . CHAPTER XXVII . ATONES FOR THE UNPOLITENESS OF [A FORMER CHAPTER]_{6463-a former chapter} ; WHICH DESERTED [A LADY]_{5993-a lady} , MOST UNCEREMONIOUSLY As it would be , by no means , seemly in [a humble author to keep so mighty a personage as a beadle]_{6465-a humble author to keep so mighty a personage as a beadle} waiting , with [his]_{1184-the jew} back to the fire , and the skirts of [his]_{1184-the jew} coat gathered up under [his]_{1184-the jew} arms , until such time as it might suit [his]_{1184-the jew} pleasure to relieve [him]_{1184-the jew} ; and as it would still less become [his]_{1184-the jew} station , or [his]_{1184-the jew} gallantry to involve in the same neglect [a lady on whom that beadle had looked with an eye of tenderness and affection]_{6466-a lady on whom that beadle had looked with an eye of tenderness and affection} , and in whose ear [he]_{1184-the jew} had whispered sweet words , which , coming from such a quarter , might well thrill the bosom of [maid]_6467-maid or [matron of whatsoever degree]_{6468-matron of whatsoever degree} ; the historian whose pen traces these words — trusting that [he]_{1184-the jew} knows [his]_{1184-the jew} place , and that [he]_{1184-the jew} entertains a becoming reverence for [those upon earth to whom high and important authority]_{6469-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} is delegated — hastens to pay [them]_{6469-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} that respect which [their]_{6469-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} position demands , and to treat [them]_{6469-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} with all that duteous ceremony which [their]_{6469-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} exalted rank , and ( by consequence ) great virtues , imperatively claim at [his]_{1184-the jew} hands . Towards this end , indeed , [he]_{1184-the jew} had purposed to introduce , in [this place]_{6266-this place} , a dissertation touching the divine right of [beadles]_6471-beadles , and elucidative of the position , that a beadle can do no wrong : which could not fail to have been both pleasurable and profitable to [the right - minded reader]_{6472-the right - minded reader} but which [he]_{1184-the jew} is unfortunately compelled , by want of time and space , to postpone to some more convenient and fitting opportunity ; on the arrival of which , [he]_{1184-the jew} will be prepared to show , that [a beadle properly constituted]_{6473-a beadle properly constituted} : that is to say , [a parochial beadle]_{6474-a parochial beadle} , attached to [a parochial workhouse]_{6475-a parochial workhouse} , and attending in [his]_{1184-the jew} official capacity [the parochial church]_{6476-the parochial church} : is , in right and virtue of [his]_{1184-the jew} office , possessed of all the excellences and best qualities of humanity ; and that to none of those excellences , can [mere companies]_{6477-mere companies} ’ beadles , or [court - of - law beadles]_{6478-court - of - law beadles} , or even [chapel - of - ease beadles]_{6479-chapel - of - ease beadles} ( save the last , and they in a very lowly and inferior degree ) , lay the remotest sustainable claim . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had re - counted the teaspoons , re - weighed the sugar - tongs , made a closer inspection of the milk - pot , and ascertained to a nicety the exact condition of the furniture , down to the very horse - hair seats of the chairs ; and had repeated each process full half a dozen times ; before [he]_{128-mr. bumble} began to think that it was time for [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} to return . Thinking begets thinking ; as there were no sounds of [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ’s approach , it occured to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} that it would be an innocent and virtuous way of spending the time , if [he]_{128-mr. bumble} were further to allay [his]_{128-mr. bumble} curiousity by a cursory glance at the interior of [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ’s chest of drawers . Having listened at the keyhole , to assure [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} that [nobody]_316-nobody was approaching [the chamber]_{6297-the chamber} , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , beginning at the bottom , proceeded to make [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} acquainted with the contents of the three long drawers : which , being filled with various garments of good fashion and texture , carefully preserved between two layers of old newspapers , speckled with dried lavender : seemed to yield [him]_{128-mr. bumble} exceeding satisfaction . Arriving , in course of time , at the right - hand corner drawer ( in which was the key ) , and beholding therein a small padlocked box , which , being shaken , gave forth a pleasant sound , as of the chinking of coin , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} returned with a stately walk to the fireplace ; and , resuming [his]_{128-mr. bumble} old attitude , said , with a grave and determined air , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll do it ! ” [He]_{128-mr. bumble} followed up this remarkable declaration , by shaking [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head in a waggish manner for ten minutes , as though [he]_{128-mr. bumble} were remonstrating with [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} for being such a pleasant dog ; and then , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} took a view of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} legs in profile , with much seeming pleasure and interest . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} was still placidly engaged in this latter survey , when [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , hurrying into [the room]_{418-the room} , threw [herself]_{211-mrs. corney} , in a breathless state , on a chair by the fireside , and covering [her]_{211-mrs. corney} eyes with one hand , placed the other over [her]_{211-mrs. corney} heart , and gasped for breath . “_[0-i] [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , stooping over [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , “_[0-i] what is this , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? Has anything happened , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? Pray answer [me]_0-i : [I]_0-i ’m on — on — ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} alarm , could not immediately think of the word “_[0-i] tenterhooks , ” so [he]_{128-mr. bumble} said “_[0-i] broken bottles . ” “_{[128-mr. bumble]} Oh , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ! ” cried [the lady]_{711-the lady} , “_{[128-mr. bumble]} [I]_0-i have been so dreadfully put out ! ” “_[0-i] Put out , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; “_[0-i] who has dared to — ? [I]_0-i know ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , checking [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , with native majesty , “_[0-i] this is [them]_2616-them [wicious paupers]_{2617-wicious paupers} ! ” “_{[2617-wicious paupers]} It ’s dreadful to think of ! ” said [the lady]_{711-the lady} , shuddering . “_{[2617-wicious paupers]} Then _ do n’t _ think of it , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t help it , ” whimpered [the lady]_{711-the lady} . “_[0-i] Then take something , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} soothingly . “_{[4840-ma’am]} A little of the wine ? ” “_{[4840-ma’am]} Not for [the world]_{351-the world} ! ” replied [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i couldn’t,—oh ! The top shelf in the right - hand corner — oh ! ” Uttering these words , [the good lady]_{789-the good lady} pointed , distractedly , to the cupboard , and underwent a convulsion from internal spasms . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} rushed to [the closet]_{6030-the closet} ; and , snatching a pint green - glass bottle from the shelf thus incoherently indicated , filled a tea - cup with its contents , and held it to [the lady]_{711-the lady} ’s lips . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m better now , ” said [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , falling back , after drinking half of it . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} raised [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes piously to the ceiling in thankfulness ; and , bringing them down again to the brim of the cup , lifted it to [his]_{128-mr. bumble} nose . “_[0-i] Peppermint , ” exclaimed [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , in a faint voice , smiling gently on the beadle as [she]_{211-mrs. corney} spoke . “_[0-i] Try it ! There ’s a little — a little something else in it . ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} tasted the medicine with a doubtful look ; smacked [his]_{128-mr. bumble} lips ; took another taste ; and put the cup down empty . “_{[4840-ma’am]} It ’s very comforting , ” said [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Very much so indeed , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . As [he]_{389-the beadle} spoke , [he]_{389-the beadle} drew a chair beside [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , and tenderly inquired what had happened to distress [her]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Nothing , ” replied [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} [I]_0-i am [a foolish , excitable , weak creetur]_{2622-a foolish , excitable , weak creetur} . ” “_[0-i] Not weak , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” retorted [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , drawing [his]_{128-mr. bumble} chair a little closer . “_[0-i] Are [you]_4840-ma’am [a weak creetur]_{2624-a weak creetur} , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ? ” “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [We]_2625-we are [all weak creeturs]_{2626-all weak creeturs} , ” said [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , laying down a general principle . “_[2625-we] So [we]_2625-we are , ” said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . Nothing was said on either side , for a minute or two afterwards . By the expiration of that time , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had illustrated the position by removing [his]_{128-mr. bumble} left arm from the back of [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ’s chair , where it had previously rested , to [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ’s apron - string , round which it gradually became entwined . “_[2625-we] [We]_2625-we are [all weak creeturs]_{2626-all weak creeturs} , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} sighed . “_[2625-we] Do n’t sigh , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [I]_0-i ca n’t help it , ” said [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} . And [she]_{211-mrs. corney} sighed again . “_[0-i] This is [a very comfortable room]_{2628-a very comfortable room} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} looking round . “_{[4840-ma’am]} [Another room]_{2630-another room} , and this , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , would be a complete thing . ” “_{[4840-ma’am]} It would be too much for one , ” murmured [the lady]_{711-the lady} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} But not for two , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in soft accents . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Eh , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ? ” [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} drooped [her]_{211-mrs. corney} head , when [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} said this ; [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} drooped [his]_{389-the beadle} , to get a view of [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ’s face . [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , with great propriety , turned [her]_{211-mrs. corney} head away , and released [her]_{211-mrs. corney} hand to get at [her]_{211-mrs. corney} pocket - handkerchief ; but insensibly replaced it in that of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} The board allows [you]_{211-mrs. corney} coals , do n’t [they]_2633-they , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ? ” inquired [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , affectionately pressing [her]_{211-mrs. corney} hand . “_[2633-they] And candles , ” replied [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , slightly returning the pressure . “_[2633-they] Coals , candles , and [house]_2634-house - rent free , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[2633-they] Oh , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , what [an Angel]_{2635-an angel} [you]_{211-mrs. corney} are ! ” [The lady]_{711-the lady} was not proof against this burst of feeling . [She]_{711-the lady} sank into [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s arms ; and [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} in [his]_{586-that gentleman} agitation , imprinted a passionate kiss upon [her]_{711-the lady} chaste nose . “_{[2635-an angel]} Such porochial perfection ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , rapturously . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [You]_{211-mrs. corney} know that [Mr. Slout]_{229-mr. slout} is worse tonight , [[my]_0-i fascinator]_{2636-my fascinator} ? ” “_{[2636-my fascinator]} Yes , ” replied [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , bashfully . “_{[2636-my fascinator]} [He]_{229-mr. slout} ca n’t live a week , [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} says , ” pursued [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[4910-the doctor]} [He]_{229-mr. slout} is [the master of this establishment]_{2638-the master of this establishment} ; [his]_{229-mr. slout} death will cause a wacancy ; that wacancy must be filled up . Oh , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , what a prospect this opens ! What a opportunity for a jining of hearts and [housekeepings]_{2639-housekeepings} ! ” [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} sobbed . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} The little word ? ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , bending over [the bashful beauty]_{6499-the bashful beauty} . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} The one little , little , little word , [[my]_0-i blessed [Corney]_{211-mrs. corney}]_{2640-my blessed corney} ? ” “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [Ye]_{211-mrs. corney} — [ye]_{211-mrs. corney} — yes ! ” sighed out [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} One more , ” pursued [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; “_{[211-mrs. corney]} compose [your]_{211-mrs. corney} darling feelings for only one more . When is it to come off ? ” [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} twice essayed to speak : and twice failed . At length summoning up courage , [she]_{211-mrs. corney} threw [her]_{211-mrs. corney} arms around [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s neck , and said , it might be as soon as ever [he]_{128-mr. bumble} pleased , and that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} was “_{[211-mrs. corney]} a irresistible duck . ” Matters being thus amicably and satisfactorily arranged , the contract was solemnly ratified in another teacupful of the peppermint mixture ; which was rendered the more necessary , by the flutter and agitation of [the lady]_{711-the lady} ’s spirits . While it was being disposed of , [she]_{211-mrs. corney} acquainted [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} with [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} ’s decease . “_{[211-mrs. corney]} Very good , ” said [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} , sipping [his]_{586-that gentleman} peppermint ; “_{[211-mrs. corney]} [I]_0-i ’ll call at [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ’s as [I]_0-i go [home]_4737-home , and tell [him]_2642-him to send tomorrow morning . Was it that as frightened [you]_{211-mrs. corney} , love ? ” “_{[211-mrs. corney]} It was n’t anything particular , [dear]_4730-dear , ” said [the lady]_{711-the lady} evasively . “_[4730-dear] It must have been something , love , ” urged [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[4730-dear] Wo n’t [you]_{211-mrs. corney} tell [your]_{211-mrs. corney} own B. ? ” “_{[211-mrs. corney]} Not now , ” rejoined [the lady]_{711-the lady} ; “_[4730-dear] one of these days . After [we]_2644-we ’re married , [dear]_4730-dear . ” “_[4730-dear] After [we]_2644-we ’re married ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[4730-dear] It was n’t any impudence from any of [them]_2646-they [male paupers]_{2647-male paupers} as — ” “_[4730-dear] No , no , love ! ” interposed [the lady]_{711-the lady} , hastily . “_[4730-dear] If [I]_0-i thought it was , ” continued [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; “_[0-i] if [I]_0-i thought as [any one of [’em]_2649-’em]_{2648-any one of ’em} had dared to lift [his]_{2648-any one of ’em} wulgar eyes to that lovely countenance — ” “_[0-i] [They]_2646-they would n’t have dared to do it , love , ” responded [the lady]_{711-the lady} . “_[2646-they] [They]_2646-they had better not ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , clenching [his]_{128-mr. bumble} fist . “_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i see [any man , porochial or extra - porochial]_{2650-any man , porochial or extra - porochial} , as would presume to do it ; and [I]_0-i can tell [him]_{2650-any man , porochial or extra - porochial} that [he]_{2650-any man , porochial or extra - porochial} would n’t do it a second time ! ” Unembellished by any violence of gesticulation , this might have seemed no very high compliment to [the lady]_{711-the lady} ’s charms ; but , as [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} accompanied the threat with many warlike gestures , [she]_{711-the lady} was much touched with this proof of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} devotion , and protested , with great admiration , that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} was indeed a dove . The dove then turned up [his]_{128-mr. bumble} coat - collar , and put on [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cocked hat ; and , having exchanged a long and affectionate embrace with [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} future partner]_{6510-his future partner} , once again braved the cold wind of the night : merely pausing , for a few minutes , in [[the male paupers]_{6511-the male paupers} ’ ward]_{6512-the male paupers ’ ward} , to abuse [them]_{6511-the male paupers} a little , with the view of satisfying [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} could fill [the office of [workhouse - master]_{6514-workhouse - master}]_{6513-the office of workhouse - master} with needful acerbity . Assured of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} qualifications , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} left [the building]_{676-the building} with a light heart , and bright visions of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} future promotion : which served to occupy [his]_{128-mr. bumble} mind until [he]_{128-mr. bumble} reached [the shop of [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker}]_{6516-the shop of the undertaker} . Now , [Mr.]_6518-mr. and [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} having gone out to tea and supper : and [Noah Claypole]_146-noah not being at any time disposed to take upon [himself]_146-noah a greater amount of physical exertion than is necessary to a convenient performance of the two functions of eating and drinking , [the shop]_{707-the shop} was not closed , although it was past the usual hour of shutting - up . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} tapped with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} cane on the counter several times ; but , attracting no attention , and beholding a light shining through the glass - window of [the little parlour at the back of [the shop]_{707-the shop}]_{6520-the little parlour at the back of the shop} , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} made bold to peep in and see what was going forward ; and when [he]_{128-mr. bumble} saw what was going forward , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} was not a little surprised . The cloth was laid for supper ; the table was covered with bread and butter , plates and glasses ; a porter - pot and a wine - bottle . At the upper end of the table , [Mr. Noah Claypole]_146-noah lolled negligently in an easy - chair , with [his]_146-noah legs thrown over one of the arms : an open clasp - knife in one hand , and a mass of buttered bread in the other . Close beside [him]_146-noah stood [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , opening oysters from a barrel : which [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah condescended to swallow , with remarkable avidity . A more than ordinary redness in the region of [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} ’s nose , and a kind of fixed wink in [his]_146-noah right eye , denoted that [he]_146-noah was in a slight degree intoxicated ; these symptoms were confirmed by the intense relish with which [he]_146-noah took [his]_146-noah oysters , for which nothing but a strong appreciation of their cooling properties , in cases of internal fever , could have sufficiently accounted . “_{[2650-any man , porochial or extra - porochial]} Here ’s a delicious fat one , [Noah]_146-noah , [dear]_4730-dear ! ” said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ; “_[146-noah] try [him]_146-noah , do ; only this one . ” “_[146-noah] What a delicious thing is a oyster ! ” remarked [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , after [he]_146-noah had swallowed it . “_[146-noah] What a pity it is , a number of ’em should ever make [you]_4730-dear feel uncomfortable ; is n’t it , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ? ” “_{[144-charlotte]} It ’s quite a cruelty , ” said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “_{[144-charlotte]} So it is , ” acquiesced [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “_{[144-charlotte]} An’t [yer]_146-noah fond of oysters ? ” “_[146-noah] Not overmuch , ” replied [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “_[146-noah] [I]_0-i like to see [you]_146-noah eat ’em , [Noah]_146-noah dear , better than eating ’em [myself]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Lor ! ” said [Noah]_146-noah , reflectively ; “_[0-i] how queer ! ” “_[146-noah] Have another , ” said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “_[146-noah] Here ’s one with such a beautiful , delicate beard ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t manage any more , ” said [Noah]_146-noah . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m very sorry . Come here , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , and [I]_0-i ’ll kiss [yer]_146-noah . ” “_[0-i] What ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , bursting into [the room]_{418-the room} . “_[4543-sir] Say that again , [sir]_4543-sir . ” [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} uttered a scream , and hid [her]_{144-charlotte} face in [her]_{144-charlotte} apron . [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , without making any further change in [his]_146-noah position than suffering [his]_146-noah legs to reach the ground , gazed at [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} in drunken terror . “_[4543-sir] Say it again , [you]_146-noah wile , [owdacious fellow]_{2653-owdacious fellow} ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[2653-owdacious fellow]} How dare [you]_4543-sir mention such a thing , [sir]_4543-sir ? And how dare [you]_4543-sir encourage [him]_4543-sir , [[you]_146-noah insolent minx]_{2655-you insolent minx} ? Kiss [her]_2656-she ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in strong indignation . “_[2656-she] Faugh ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n’t mean to do it ! ” said [Noah]_146-noah , blubbering . “_[0-i] [She]_2656-she ’s always a - kissing of [me]_0-i , whether [I]_0-i like it , or not . ” “_[2656-she] Oh , [Noah]_146-noah , ” cried [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , reproachfully . “_[2657-yer] [Yer]_2657-yer are ; [yer]_2657-yer know [yer]_2657-yer are ! ” retorted [Noah]_146-noah . “_[2656-she] [She]_2656-she ’s always a - doin’ of it , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4543-sir ; [she]_2656-she chucks [me]_0-i under the chin , please , [sir]_4543-sir ; and makes all manner of love ! ” “_[2656-she] Silence ! ” cried [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , sternly . “_[2656-she] Take [yourself]_146-noah [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am . [Noah]_146-noah , [you]_146-noah shut up [the shop]_{707-the shop} ; say another word till [[your]_146-noah master]_{4846-your master} comes [home]_4737-home , at [your]_146-noah peril ; and , when [he]_{4846-your master} does come [home]_4737-home , tell [him]_{4846-your master} that [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} said [he]_{4846-your master} was to send [a old woman]_{2666-a old woman} ’s shell after breakfast tomorrow morning . Do [you]_146-noah hear [sir]_4543-sir ? Kissing ! ” cried [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , holding up [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hands . “_[146-noah] The sin and wickedness of [the lower orders in [this porochial district]_{2669-this porochial district}]_{2668-the lower orders in this porochial district} is frightful ! If Parliament do n’t take [their]_2670-their abominable courses under consideration , [this country]_{2671-this country} ’s ruined , and the character of [the peasantry]_{2672-the peasantry} gone for ever ! ” With these words , [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} strode , with a lofty and gloomy air , from [[the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s premises]_{6527-the undertaker ’s premises} . And now that [we]_6528-we have accompanied [him]_{4846-your master} so far on [[his]_{4846-your master} road [home]_4737-home]_{6529-his road home} , and have made all necessary preparations for [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} ’s funeral , let [us]_6528-we set on foot a few inquires after [young Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , and ascertain whether [he]_{4846-your master} be still lying in [the ditch where [Toby Crackit]_201-toby left [him]_{4846-your master}]_{6532-the ditch where toby crackit left him} . CHAPTER XXVIII . LOOKS AFTER [OLIVER]_123-oliver , AND [PROCEEDS WITH]_{230-proceeds with} [HIS]_{4846-your master} ADVENTURES “_{[2673-wolves]} [Wolves]_2673-wolves tear [your]_2674-you throats ! ” muttered [Sikes]_149-sikes , grinding [his]_149-sikes teeth . “_{[2673-wolves]} [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i was among [some of [you]_2674-you]_{2675-some of you} ; [you]_2674-you ’d howl [the hoarser]_{2676-the hoarser} for it . ” As [Sikes]_149-sikes growled forth this imprecation , with the most desperate ferocity that [his]_149-sikes desperate nature was capable of , [he]_149-sikes rested the body of [the wounded boy]_{6533-the wounded boy} across [his]_149-sikes bended knee ; and turned [his]_149-sikes head , for an instant , to look back at [[his]_149-sikes pursuers]_{1358-his pursuers} . There was little to be made out , in the mist and darkness ; but the loud shouting of [men]_412-men vibrated through the air , and the barking of the neighbouring dogs , roused by the sound of the alarm bell , resounded in every direction . “_[2674-you] Stop , [you]_2674-you white - livered hound ! ” cried [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , shouting after [Toby Crackit]_201-toby , who , making the best use of [his]_201-toby long legs , was already ahead . “_[2674-you] Stop ! ” The repetition of the word , brought [Toby]_201-toby to a dead stand - still . For [he]_201-toby was not quite satisfied that [he]_201-toby was beyond the range of pistol - shot ; and [Sikes]_149-sikes was in no mood to be played with . “_[2674-you] Bear a hand with [the boy]_{423-the boy} , ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , beckoning furiously to [his]_149-sikes confederate . “_[2674-you] Come back ! ” [Toby]_201-toby made a show of returning ; but ventured , in a low voice , broken for want of breath , to intimate considerable reluctance as [he]_201-toby came slowly along . “_[2674-you] Quicker ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , laying [the boy]_{423-the boy} in a dry ditch at [his]_201-toby feet , and drawing a pistol from [his]_149-sikes pocket . “_[2674-you] Do n’t play booty with [me]_0-i . ” At this moment the noise grew louder . [Sikes]_149-sikes , again looking round , could discern that [the men who had given chase]_{6538-the men who had given chase} were already climbing the gate of [the field in which [he]_149-sikes stood]_{6539-the field in which he stood} ; and that a couple of dogs were some paces in advance of [them]_{6538-the men who had given chase} . “_[2674-you] It ’s all up , [Bill]_149-sikes ! ” cried [Toby]_201-toby ; “_[2674-you] drop [the kid]_{2290-the kid} , and show ’em [your]_149-sikes heels . ” With this parting advice , [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby , preferring the chance of being shot by [[his]_201-toby friend]_{936-his friend} , to the certainty of being taken by [[his]_201-toby enemies]_{6541-his enemies} , fairly turned tail , and darted off at full speed . [Sikes]_149-sikes clenched [his]_149-sikes teeth ; took one look around ; threw over the prostrate form of [Oliver]_123-oliver , the cape in which [he]_149-sikes had been hurriedly muffled ; ran along the front of the hedge , as if to distract the attention of [those behind]_{6542-those behind} , from the spot where [the boy]_{423-the boy} lay ; paused , for a second , before another hedge which met it at right angles ; and whirling [his]_149-sikes pistol high into the air , cleared it at a bound , and was gone . “_[149-sikes] Ho , ho , there ! ” cried [a tremulous voice in the rear]_{6544-a tremulous voice in the rear} . “_{[231-pincher]} [Pincher]_231-pincher ! [Neptune]_232-neptune ! Come here , come here ! ” The dogs , who , in common with [[their]_6545-their masters]_{1872-their masters} , seemed to have no particular relish for the sport in which [they]_6545-their were engaged , readily answered to the command . [Three men , who had by this time advanced some distance into the field]_{6547-three men , who had by this time advanced some distance into the field} , stopped to take counsel together . “_[0-i] [My]_0-i advice , or , leastways , [I]_0-i should say , [my]_0-i _ orders _ , is , ” said [the fattest man of the party]_{6548-the fattest man of the party} , “_[0-i] that [we]_2679-we ’ mediately go [home]_4737-home again . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am agreeable to anything which is agreeable to [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , ” said [a shorter man]_{6549-a shorter man} ; who was by no means of a slim figure , and who was very pale in the face , and very polite : as [frightened men]_{6550-frightened men} frequently are . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should n’t wish to appear ill - mannered , [gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} , ” said the third , who had called the dogs back , “_{[233-mr. giles]} [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ought to know . ” “_{[233-mr. giles]} Certainly , ” replied [the shorter man]_{6551-the shorter man} ; “_{[233-mr. giles]} and whatever [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} says , it is n’t [our]_2679-we place to contradict [him]_{233-mr. giles} . No , no , [I]_0-i know [my]_0-i sitiwation ! Thank [my]_0-i stars , [I]_0-i know [my]_0-i sitiwation . ” To tell the truth , [the little man]_{6282-the little man} _ did _ seem to know [his]_{6282-the little man} situation , and to know perfectly well that it was by no means a desirable one ; for [his]_{6282-the little man} teeth chattered in [his]_{6282-the little man} head as [he]_{6282-the little man} spoke . “_[0-i] [You]_2682-you are afraid , [Brittles]_234-brittles , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i an’t , ” said [Brittles]_234-brittles . “_[0-i] [You]_2682-you are , ” said [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[2682-you] [You]_2682-you ’re a falsehood , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , ” said [Brittles]_234-brittles . “_{[233-mr. giles]} [You]_2682-you ’re a lie , [Brittles]_234-brittles , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . Now , these four retorts arose from [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ’s taunt ; and [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ’s taunt had arisen from [his]_{233-mr. giles} indignation at having the responsibility of going [home]_4737-home again , imposed upon [himself]_{233-mr. giles} under cover of a compliment . [The third man]_{6554-the third man} brought the dispute to a close , most philosophically . “_{[234-brittles]} [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_2683-you what it is , [gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} , ” said [he]_0-i , “_{[234-brittles]} [we]_2683-you ’re all afraid . ” “_{[234-brittles]} Speak for [yourself]_{233-mr. giles} , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , who was the palest of [the party]_{5609-the party} . “_{[233-mr. giles]} So [I]_0-i do , ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} . “_[0-i] It ’s natural and proper to be afraid , under such circumstances . [I]_0-i am . ” “_[0-i] So am [I]_0-i , ” said [Brittles]_234-brittles ; “_[0-i] only there ’s no call to tell [a man]_{476-a man} [he]_{476-a man} is , so bounceably . ” These frank admissions softened [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , who at once owned that _ [he]_{233-mr. giles} _ was afraid ; upon which , [they]_2683-you [all three]_{1961-all three} faced about , and ran back again with the completest unanimity , until [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ( who had the shortest wind of the party , as was encumbered with a pitchfork ) most handsomely insisted on stopping , to make an apology for [his]_{233-mr. giles} hastiness of speech . “_{[476-a man]} But it ’s wonderful , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , when [he]_0-i had explained , “_{[476-a man]} what [a man]_{476-a man} will do , when [his]_{476-a man} blood is up . [I]_0-i should have committed murder — [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i should — if [we]_2688-we ’d caught one of [them rascals]_{2689-them rascals} . ” As [the other two]_{5955-the other two} were impressed with a similar presentiment ; and as [their]_{5955-the other two} blood , like [his]_{233-mr. giles} , had all gone down again ; some speculation ensued upon the cause of this sudden change in [their]_{5955-the other two} temperament . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know what it was , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ; “_[0-i] it was the gate . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should n’t wonder if it was , ” exclaimed [Brittles]_234-brittles , catching at the idea . “_[0-i] [You]_2690-you may depend upon it , ” said [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , “_[2690-you] that that gate stopped the flow of the excitement . [I]_0-i felt all mine suddenly going away , as [I]_0-i was climbing over [it]_2691-it . ” By a remarkable coincidence , [the other two]_{5955-the other two} had been visited with the same unpleasant sensation at that precise moment . It was quite obvious , therefore , that it was the gate ; especially as there was no doubt regarding the time at which the change had taken place , because [all three]_{1961-all three} remembered that [they]_{1961-all three} had come in sight of [the robbers]_{6561-the robbers} at the instant of its occurance . This dialogue was held between [the two men who had surprised [the burglars]_{6563-the burglars}]_{6562-the two men who had surprised the burglars} , and [a travelling tinker who had been sleeping in [an outhouse]_{6565-an outhouse} , and who had been roused , together with [[his]_{6564-a travelling tinker who had been sleeping in an outhouse , and who had been roused , together with his two mongrel curs} two mongrel curs]_{6566-his two mongrel curs}]_{6564-a travelling tinker who had been sleeping in an outhouse , and who had been roused , together with his two mongrel curs} , to join in the pursuit . [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} acted in the double capacity of [butler]_6567-butler and [steward]_6568-steward to [the old lady of [the mansion]_{6570-the mansion}]_{6569-the old lady of the mansion} ; [Brittles]_234-brittles was [a lad of all - work]_{6571-a lad of all - work} : who , having entered [her]_{6569-the old lady of the mansion} service [a mere child]_{998-a mere child} , was treated as [a promising young boy]_{6573-a promising young boy} still , though [he]_234-brittles was something past thirty . Encouraging [each other]_{512-each other} with such converse as this ; but , keeping very close together , notwithstanding , and looking apprehensively round , whenever a fresh gust rattled through the boughs ; [the three men]_{6575-the three men} hurried back to a tree , behind which [they]_{6575-the three men} had left [their]_{6575-the three men} lantern , lest its light should inform [the thieves]_{1464-the thieves} in what direction to fire . Catching up the light , [they]_{6575-the three men} made the best of [their]_{6575-the three men} way [home]_4737-home , at a good round trot ; and long after [their]_{6575-the three men} dusky forms had ceased to be discernible , the light might have been seen twinkling and dancing in the distance , like some exhalation of the damp and gloomy atmosphere through which it was swiftly borne . The air grew colder , as day came slowly on ; and the mist rolled along the ground like a dense cloud of smoke . The grass was wet ; [the pathways]_{6578-the pathways} , and low places , were all mire and water ; the damp breath of an unwholesome wind went languidly by , with a hollow moaning . Still , [Oliver]_123-oliver lay motionless and insensible on the spot where [Sikes]_149-sikes had left [him]_123-oliver . Morning drew on apace . The air became more sharp and piercing , as its first dull hue — the death of night , rather than the birth of day — glimmered faintly in the sky . The objects which had looked dim and terrible in the darkness , grew more and more defined , and gradually resolved into their familiar shapes . The rain came down , thick and fast , and pattered noisily among the leafless bushes . But , [Oliver]_123-oliver felt it not , as it beat against [him]_123-oliver ; for [he]_123-oliver still lay stretched , helpless and unconscious , on [his]_123-oliver bed of clay . At length , a low cry of pain broke the stillness that prevailed ; and uttering it , [the boy]_{423-the boy} awoke . [His]_{423-the boy} left arm , rudely bandaged in a shawl , hung heavy and useless at [his]_{423-the boy} side ; the bandage was saturated with blood . [He]_{423-the boy} was so weak , that [he]_{423-the boy} could scarcely raise [himself]_{423-the boy} into a sitting posture ; when [he]_{423-the boy} had done so , [he]_{423-the boy} looked feebly round for help , and groaned with pain . Trembling in every joint , from cold and exhaustion , [he]_{423-the boy} made an effort to stand upright ; but , shuddering from head to foot , fell prostrate on [the ground]_{5842-the ground} . After a short return of the stupor in which [he]_{423-the boy} had been so long plunged , [Oliver]_123-oliver : urged by a creeping sickness at [his]_{423-the boy} heart , which seemed to warn [him]_{423-the boy} that if [he]_{423-the boy} lay there , [he]_{423-the boy} must surely die : got upon [his]_{423-the boy} feet , and essayed to walk . [His]_{423-the boy} head was dizzy , and [he]_{423-the boy} staggered to and fro like [a drunken man]_{6581-a drunken man} . But [he]_{423-the boy} kept up , nevertheless , and , with [his]_{423-the boy} head drooping languidly on [his]_{423-the boy} breast , went stumbling onward , [he]_{423-the boy} knew not whither . And now , hosts of bewildering and confused ideas came crowding on [his]_{423-the boy} mind . [He]_{423-the boy} seemed to be still walking between [Sikes]_149-sikes and [Crackit]_201-toby , who were angrily disputing — for the very words [they]_6582-them said , sounded in [his]_{423-the boy} ears ; and when [he]_{423-the boy} caught [his]_{423-the boy} own attention , as it were , by making some violent effort to save [himself]_{423-the boy} from falling , [he]_{423-the boy} found that [he]_{423-the boy} was talking to [them]_6582-them . Then , [he]_{423-the boy} was alone with [Sikes]_149-sikes , plodding on as on the previous day ; and as [shadowy people]_{6583-shadowy people} passed [them]_6582-them , [he]_{423-the boy} felt [the robber]_{1884-the robber} ’s grasp upon [his]_{423-the boy} wrist . Suddenly , [he]_{423-the boy} started back at the report of firearms ; there rose into the air , loud cries and shouts ; lights gleamed before [his]_{423-the boy} eyes ; all was noise and tumult , as some unseen hand bore [him]_{423-the boy} hurriedly away . Through all these rapid visions , there ran an undefined , uneasy consciousness of pain , which wearied and tormented [him]_{423-the boy} incessantly . Thus [he]_{423-the boy} staggered on , creeping , almost mechanically , between the bars of gates , or through hedge - gaps as they came in [his]_{423-the boy} way , until [he]_{423-the boy} reached [a road]_{5967-a road} . Here the rain began to fall so heavily , that it roused [him]_{423-the boy} . [He]_{423-the boy} looked about , and saw that at no great distance there was [a house]_{5886-a house} , which perhaps [he]_{423-the boy} could reach . Pitying [his]_{423-the boy} condition , [they]_{6583-shadowy people} might have compassion on [him]_{423-the boy} ; and if [they]_{6583-shadowy people} did not , it would be better , [he]_{423-the boy} thought , to die near [human beings]_{6587-human beings} , than in [the lonely open fields]_{6588-the lonely open fields} . [He]_{423-the boy} summoned up all [his]_{423-the boy} strength for one last trial , and bent [his]_{423-the boy} faltering steps towards [it]_{5886-a house} . As [he]_{423-the boy} drew nearer to [this house]_{5304-this house} , a feeling come over [him]_{423-the boy} that [he]_{423-the boy} had seen [it]_{5304-this house} before . [He]_{423-the boy} remembered nothing of [its]_{5304-this house} details ; but the shape and aspect of [the building]_{676-the building} seemed familiar to [him]_{423-the boy} . That garden wall ! On the grass inside , [he]_{423-the boy} had fallen on [his]_{423-the boy} knees last night , and prayed [the two men]_{5950-the two men} ’s mercy . It was [the very house]_{6592-the very house} [they]_{5950-the two men} had attempted to rob . [Oliver]_123-oliver felt such fear come over [him]_{423-the boy} when [he]_{423-the boy} recognised [the place]_{840-the place} , that , for the instant , [he]_{423-the boy} forgot the agony of [his]_{423-the boy} wound , and thought only of flight . Flight ! [He]_{423-the boy} could scarcely stand : and if [he]_{423-the boy} were in full possession of all the best powers of [his]_{423-the boy} slight and youthful frame , whither could [he]_{423-the boy} fly ? [He]_{423-the boy} pushed against the garden - gate ; it was unlocked , and swung open on [its]_{5304-this house} hinges . [He]_{423-the boy} tottered across [the lawn]_{2225-the lawn} ; climbed the steps ; knocked faintly at the door ; and , [his]_{423-the boy} whole strength failing [him]_{423-the boy} , sunk down against one of the pillars of [the little portico]_{6595-the little portico} . It happened that about this time , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , [Brittles]_234-brittles , and [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} , were recruiting [themselves]_{6597-themselves} , after the fatigues and terrors of the night , with tea and sundries , in [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} . Not that it was [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ’s habit to admit to too great familiarity [the humbler servants]_{6599-the humbler servants} : towards whom it was rather [his]_{233-mr. giles} wo nt to deport [himself]_{233-mr. giles} with a lofty affability , which , while it gratified , could not fail to remind [them]_{6599-the humbler servants} of [his]_{233-mr. giles} superior position in [society]_346-society . But , death , fires , and burglary , make [all men]_{6601-all men} equals ; so [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} sat with [his]_{233-mr. giles} legs stretched out before the kitchen fender , leaning [his]_{233-mr. giles} left arm on the table , while , with [his]_{233-mr. giles} right , [he]_{233-mr. giles} illustrated a circumstantial and minute account of the robbery , to which [[his]_{233-mr. giles} hearers]_{5604-his hearers} ( but especially [the cook]_{6603-the cook} and [housemaid , who were of the party]_{6604-housemaid , who were of the party} ) listened with breathless interest . “_[0-i] It was about half - past two , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , “_[0-i] or [I]_0-i would n’t swear that it might n’t have been a little nearer three , when [I]_0-i woke up , and , turning round in [my]_0-i bed , as it might be so , ( here [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} turned round in [his]_{233-mr. giles} chair , and pulled the corner of the table - cloth over [him]_{233-mr. giles} to imitate bed - clothes , ) [I]_0-i fancied [I]_0-i heerd a noise . ” At this point of the narrative [the cook]_{6603-the cook} turned pale , and asked [the housemaid]_{6606-the housemaid} to shut the door : who asked [Brittles]_234-brittles , who asked [the tinker , who pretended not to hear]_{6607-the tinker , who pretended not to hear} . “_[0-i] — Heerd a noise , ” continued [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i says , at first , ‘ This is illusion ’ ; and was composing [myself]_0-i off to sleep , when [I]_0-i heerd the noise again , distinct . ” “_[0-i] What sort of a noise ? ” asked [the cook]_{6603-the cook} . “_[0-i] A kind of a busting noise , ” replied [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , looking round [him]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[0-i] More like the noise of powdering a iron bar on a nutmeg - grater , ” suggested [Brittles]_234-brittles . “_[0-i] It was , when _ [you]_2692-you _ heerd it , [sir]_4543-sir , ” rejoined [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ; “_[2692-you] but , at this time , it had a busting sound . [I]_0-i turned down the clothes ” ; continued [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , rolling back the table - cloth , “_[0-i] sat up in bed ; and listened . ” [The cook]_{6603-the cook} and [housemaid]_{6610-housemaid} simultaneously ejaculated “_[0-i] Lor ! ” and drew [their]_6611-their chairs closer together . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i heerd it now , quite apparent , ” resumed [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[0-i] ‘ [Somebody]_{5093-somebody} , ’ [I]_0-i says , ‘ is forcing of a door , or window ; what ’s to be done ? [I]_0-i ’ll call up [that poor lad]_{2695-that poor lad} , [Brittles]_234-brittles , and save [him]_{2695-that poor lad} from being murdered in [his]_{2695-that poor lad} bed ; or [his]_{2695-that poor lad} throat , ’ [I]_0-i says , ‘ may be cut from [his]_{2695-that poor lad} right ear to [his]_{2695-that poor lad} left , without [his]_{2695-that poor lad} ever knowing it . ’ ” Here , all eyes were turned upon [Brittles]_234-brittles , who fixed [his]_234-brittles upon [the speaker]_{1645-the speaker} , and stared at [him]_234-brittles , with [his]_234-brittles mouth wide open , and [his]_234-brittles face expressive of the most unmitigated horror . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i tossed off the clothes , ” said [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , throwing away the table - cloth , and looking very hard at [the cook]_{6603-the cook} and [housemaid]_{6610-housemaid} , “_[0-i] got softly out of bed ; drew on a pair of — ” “_{[2696-ladies present]} [Ladies present]_{2696-ladies present} , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , ” murmured [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} . “_{[233-mr. giles]} — Of _ shoes _ , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , turning upon [him]_{2695-that poor lad} , and laying great emphasis on the word ; “_{[233-mr. giles]} seized the loaded pistol that always goes [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} with the plate - basket ; and walked on tiptoes to [[his]_{2695-that poor lad} room]_{2699-his room} . ‘ [Brittles]_234-brittles , ’ [I]_0-i says , when [I]_0-i had woke [him]_{2695-that poor lad} , ‘ do n’t be frightened ! ’ ” “_[0-i] So [you]_0-i did , ” observed [Brittles]_234-brittles , in a low voice . “_[0-i] ‘ [We]_2700-we ’re [dead men]_{4944-dead men} , [I]_0-i think , [Brittles]_234-brittles , ’ [I]_0-i says , ” continued [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ; “_[0-i] ‘ but do n’t be frightened . ’ ” “_{[2695-that poor lad]} _ Was _ [he]_{2695-that poor lad} frightened ? ” asked [the cook]_{6603-the cook} . “_{[2695-that poor lad]} Not a bit of it , ” replied [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_{[2695-that poor lad]} [He]_{2695-that poor lad} was as firm — ah ! pretty near as firm as [I]_0-i was . ” “_{[2695-that poor lad]} [I]_0-i should have died at once , [I]_0-i ’m sure , if it had been [me]_0-i , ” observed [the housemaid]_{6606-the housemaid} . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i ’re [a woman]_{4784-a woman} , ” retorted [Brittles]_234-brittles , plucking up a little . “_[0-i] [Brittles]_234-brittles is right , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , nodding [his]_{233-mr. giles} head , approvingly ; “_{[4784-a woman]} from [a woman]_{4784-a woman} , nothing else was to be expected . [We]_2704-we , being [men]_412-men , took a dark lantern that was standing on [Brittle]_235-brittle ’s hob , and groped [our]_2704-we way [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} in the pitch dark,—as it might be so . ” [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} had risen from [his]_{233-mr. giles} seat , and taken two steps with [his]_{233-mr. giles} eyes shut , to accompany [his]_{233-mr. giles} description with appropriate action , when [he]_{233-mr. giles} started violently , in common with [the rest of [the company]_{1248-the company}]_{6618-the rest of the company} , and hurried back to [his]_{233-mr. giles} chair . [The cook and housemaid]_{6620-the cook and housemaid} screamed . “_{[5093-somebody]} It was a knock , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , assuming perfect serenity . “_{[5093-somebody]} Open the door , [somebody]_{5093-somebody} . ” [Nobody]_316-nobody moved . “_{[5093-somebody]} It seems a strange sort of a thing , a knock coming at such a time in the morning , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , surveying the pale faces which surrounded [him]_{233-mr. giles} , and looking very blank [himself]_{233-mr. giles} ; “_{[5093-somebody]} but the door must be opened . Do [you]_{5093-somebody} hear , [somebody]_{5093-somebody} ? ” [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , as [he]_{233-mr. giles} spoke , looked at [Brittles]_234-brittles ; but [that young man]_{6622-that young man} , being naturally modest , probably considered [himself]_{6622-that young man} [nobody]_316-nobody , and so held that the inquiry could not have any application to [him]_{6622-that young man} ; at all events , [he]_{6622-that young man} tendered no reply . [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} directed an appealing glance at [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} ; but [he]_{6596-the tinker} had suddenly fallen asleep . [The women]_{2215-the women} were out of the question . “_{[5093-somebody]} If [Brittles]_234-brittles would rather open the door , in the presence of [witnesses]_{5046-witnesses} , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , after a short silence , “_{[234-brittles]} [I]_0-i am ready to make one . ” “_{[234-brittles]} So am [I]_0-i , ” said [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} , waking up , as suddenly as [he]_{6596-the tinker} had fallen asleep . [Brittles]_234-brittles capitulated on these terms ; and [the party]_{5609-the party} being somewhat re - assured by the discovery ( made on throwing open the shutters ) that it was now broad day , took [their]_{5609-the party} way [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} ; with the dogs in front . [The two women , who were afraid to stay below]_{6629-the two women , who were afraid to stay below} , brought up the rear . By the advice of [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , [they]_{5609-the party} all talked very loud , to warn [any evil - disposed person outside]_{6630-any evil - disposed person outside} , that [they]_{5609-the party} were strong in numbers ; and by a master - stoke of policy , originating in the brain of [the same ingenious gentleman]_{6631-the same ingenious gentleman} , the dogs ’ tails were well pinched , in [the hall]_{543-the hall} , to make them bark savagely . These precautions having been taken , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} held on fast by [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} ’s arm ( to prevent [his]_{6596-the tinker} running away , as [he]_{6596-the tinker} pleasantly said ) , and gave the word of command to open the door . [Brittles]_234-brittles obeyed ; [the group]_{6311-the group} , peeping timorously over each other ’s shoulders , beheld no more formidable object than [poor little [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , speechless and exhausted , who raised [his]_123-oliver heavy eyes , and mutely solicited [their]_{6311-the group} compassion]_123-oliver . “_{[4627-a boy]} [A boy]_{4627-a boy} ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , valiantly , pushing [the tinker into the background]_{6635-the tinker into the background} . “_{[4627-a boy]} What ’s the matter with the — eh?—Why — Brittles — look here — don’t [you]_2711-you know ? ” [Brittles]_234-brittles , who had got behind the door to open it , no sooner saw [Oliver]_123-oliver , than [he]_234-brittles uttered a loud cry . [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , seizing [the boy]_{423-the boy} by one leg and one arm ( fortunately not the broken limb ) lugged [him]_{423-the boy} straight into [the hall]_{543-the hall} , and deposited [him]_{423-the boy} at full length on the floor thereof . “_[2711-you] Here [he]_{4627-a boy} is ! ” bawled [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , calling in a state of great excitement , up the staircase ; “_{[4627-a boy]} here ’s [one of [the thieves]_{1464-the thieves}]_{2712-one of the thieves} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ! Here ’s [a thief]_{5408-a thief} , [miss]_2716-miss ! [Wounded]_2717-wounded , [miss]_2716-miss ! [I]_0-i shot [him]_{4627-a boy} , [miss]_2716-miss ; and [Brittles]_234-brittles held the light . ” “_{[234-brittles]} — In a lantern , [miss]_2716-miss , ” cried [Brittles]_234-brittles , applying one hand to the side of [his]_234-brittles mouth , so that [his]_234-brittles voice might travel the better . [The two women - servants]_{6638-the two women - servants} ran [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} to carry the intelligence that [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} had captured [a robber]_{6640-a robber} ; and [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} busied [himself]_{6596-the tinker} in endeavouring to restore [Oliver]_123-oliver , lest [he]_2724-he should die before [he]_2724-he could be hanged . In the midst of all this noise and commotion , there was heard a sweet female voice , which quelled it in an instant . “_{[233-mr. giles]} [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ! ” whispered the voice from the stair - head . “_{[233-mr. giles]} [I]_0-i ’m [here]_4553-here , [miss]_2716-miss , ” replied [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[2716-miss] Do n’t be frightened , [miss]_2716-miss ; [I]_0-i ai n’t much injured . [He]_2724-he did n’t make a very desperate resistance , [miss]_2716-miss ! [I]_0-i was soon too many for [him]_2724-he . ” “_[0-i] Hush ! ” replied [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} ; “_[0-i] [you]_0-i frighten [[my]_0-i aunt]_{2726-my aunt} as much as [the thieves]_{1464-the thieves} did . Is [the poor creature]_{2728-the poor creature} much hurt ? ” “_{[2728-the poor creature]} Wounded desperate , [miss]_2716-miss , ” replied [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , with indescribable complacency . “_[2716-miss] [He]_2724-he looks as if [he]_2724-he was a - going , [miss]_2716-miss , ” bawled [Brittles]_234-brittles , in the same manner as before . “_[2724-he] Would n’t [you]_2716-miss like to come and look at [him]_2724-he , [miss]_2716-miss , in case [he]_2724-he should ? ” “_[2724-he] Hush , pray ; there ’s [a good man]_{2732-a good man} ! ” rejoined [the lady]_{711-the lady} . “_[2724-he] Wait quietly only one instant , while [I]_0-i speak to [aunt]_2733-aunt . ” With a footstep as soft and gentle as the voice , [the speaker]_{1645-the speaker} tripped away . [She]_{711-the lady} soon returned , with the direction that [the wounded person]_{6645-the wounded person} was to be carried , carefully , [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} to [[Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ’s room]_{6647-mr. giles ’s room} ; and that [Brittles]_234-brittles was to saddle the pony and betake [himself]_234-brittles instantly to [Chertsey]_34-chertsey : from which place , [he]_234-brittles was to despatch , with all speed , [a constable]_{6648-a constable} and [doctor]_4900-doctor . “_[0-i] But wo n’t [you]_2716-miss take one look at [him]_2724-he , first , [miss]_2716-miss ? ” asked [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , with as much pride as if [Oliver]_123-oliver were some bird of rare plumage , that [he]_{233-mr. giles} had skilfully brought down . “_[2716-miss] Not one little peep , [miss]_2716-miss ? ” “_[2716-miss] Not now , for [the world]_{351-the world} , ” replied [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} . “_{[4845-poor fellow]} [Poor fellow]_{4845-poor fellow} ! Oh ! treat [him]_2724-he kindly , [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} for [my]_0-i sake ! ” [The old servant]_{6651-the old servant} looked up at [the speaker]_{1645-the speaker} , as [she]_{6651-the old servant} turned away , with a glance as proud and admiring as if [she]_{6651-the old servant} had been [[his]_{6651-the old servant} own child]_{6653-his own child} . Then , bending over [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_{6651-the old servant} helped to carry [him]_123-oliver [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , with the care and solicitude of [a woman]_{4784-a woman} . CHAPTER XXIX . HAS AN INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF THE INMATES OF [THE HOUSE]_{403-the house} , TO WHICH [OLIVER]_123-oliver RESORTED In [a handsome room]_{6657-a handsome room} : though [its]_{6657-a handsome room} furniture had rather the air of old - fashioned comfort , than of modern elegance : there sat [two ladies]_{6658-two ladies} at a well - spread breakfast - table . [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , dressed with scrupulous care in a full suit of black , was in attendance upon [them]_{6658-two ladies} . [He]_{6651-the old servant} had taken [his]_{6651-the old servant} station some half - way between the side - board and the breakfast - table ; and , with [his]_{6651-the old servant} body drawn up to its full height , [his]_{6651-the old servant} head thrown back , and inclined the merest trifle on one side , [his]_{6651-the old servant} left leg advanced , and [his]_{6651-the old servant} right hand thrust into [his]_{6651-the old servant} waist - coat , while [his]_{6651-the old servant} left hung down by [his]_{6651-the old servant} side , grasping [a waiter]_{6659-a waiter} , looked like [one who laboured under a very agreeable sense of [his]_{6651-the old servant} own merits and importance]_{6660-one who laboured under a very agreeable sense of his own merits and importance} . Of [the two ladies]_{6661-the two ladies} , [one was well advanced in years]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} ; but the high - backed oaken chair in which [she]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} sat , was not more upright than [she]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} . Dressed with the utmost nicety and precision , in a quaint mixture of by - gone costume , with some slight concessions to the prevailing taste , which rather served to point the old style pleasantly than to impair its effect , [she]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} sat , in a stately manner , with [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} hands folded on the table before [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} . [Her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} eyes ( and age had dimmed but little of their brightness ) were attentively upon [[her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} young companion]_{6663-her young companion} . [The younger lady]_{6664-the younger lady} was in the lovely bloom and spring - time of womanhood ; at that age , when , if ever angels be for [God]_171-god ’s good purposes enthroned in mortal forms , [they]_6665-they may be , without impiety , supposed to abide in such as [hers]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} . [She]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} was not past seventeen . Cast in so slight and exquisite a mould ; so mild and gentle ; so pure and beautiful ; [that earth]_{6666-that earth} seemed not [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} element , nor its rough creatures [[her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} fit companions]_{6667-her fit companions} . The very intelligence that shone in [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} deep blue eye , and was stamped upon [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} noble head , seemed scarcely of [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} age , or of [the world]_{351-the world} ; and yet the changing expression of sweetness and good humour , the thousand lights that played about the face , and left no shadow there ; above all , the smile , the cheerful , happy smile , were made for [Home]_4737-home , and fireside peace and happiness . [She]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} was busily engaged in [the little offices of the table]_{6670-the little offices of the table} . Chancing to raise [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} eyes as [the elder lady]_{6671-the elder lady} was regarding [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} , [she]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} playfully put back [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} hair , which was simply braided on [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} forehead ; and threw into [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} beaming look , such an expression of affection and artless loveliness , that blessed spirits might have smiled to look upon [her]_{6662-one was well advanced in years} . “_{[233-mr. giles]} And [Brittles]_234-brittles has been gone upwards of an hour , has [he]_234-brittles ? ” asked [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , after a pause . “_{[234-brittles]} An hour and twelve minutes , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” replied [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , referring to a silver watch , which [he]_{233-mr. giles} drew forth by a black ribbon . “_{[234-brittles]} [He]_234-brittles is always slow , ” remarked [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} . “_{[234-brittles]} [Brittles]_234-brittles always was [a slow boy]_{2739-a slow boy} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” replied [the attendant]_{6100-the attendant} . And seeing , by the bye , that [Brittles]_234-brittles had been [a slow boy]_{2739-a slow boy} for upwards of thirty years , there appeared no great probability of [his]_234-brittles ever being [a fast one]_{6676-a fast one} . “_{[2739-a slow boy]} [He]_234-brittles gets worse instead of better , [I]_0-i think , ” said [the elder lady]_{6671-the elder lady} . “_[0-i] It is very inexcusable in [him]_234-brittles if [he]_234-brittles stops to play with [any other boys]_{2741-any other boys} , ” said [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , smiling . [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} was apparently considering the propriety of indulging in a respectful smile [himself]_{233-mr. giles} , when a gig drove up to [the garden]_{1014-the garden} - gate : out of which there jumped [a fat gentleman]_{6680-a fat gentleman} , who ran straight up to the door : and who , getting quickly into [the house]_{403-the house} by some mysterious process , burst into [the room]_{418-the room} , and nearly overturned [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} and the breakfast - table together . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never heard of such a thing ! ” exclaimed [the fat gentleman]_{6683-the fat gentleman} . “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} — bless [my]_0-i soul — in the silence of the night , too — [I]_0-i _ never _ heard of such a thing ! ” With these expressions of condolence , [the fat gentleman]_{6683-the fat gentleman} shook hands with [both ladies]_{6685-both ladies} , and drawing up a chair , inquired how [they]_{6685-both ladies} found [themselves]_{6685-both ladies} . “_[0-i] [You]_{236-mrs. maylie} ought to be dead ; positively dead with the fright , ” said [the fat gentleman]_{6683-the fat gentleman} . “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} Why did n’t [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} send ? Bless [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i man]_{4621-my man} should have come in a minute ; and so would [I]_0-i ; and [[my]_0-i assistant]_{2744-my assistant} would have been delighted ; or [anybody]_421-anybody , [I]_0-i ’m sure , under such circumstances . [Dear]_4730-dear , [dear]_4730-dear ! So unexpected ! In the silence of the night , too ! ” [The doctor]_{4910-the doctor} seemed especially troubled by the fact of the robbery having been unexpected , and attempted in the night - time ; as if it were the established custom of [gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} in the housebreaking way to transact business at noon , and to make an appointment , by post , a day or two previous . “_[4730-dear] And [you]_4730-dear , [Miss Rose]_237-rose , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , turning to [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i — ” “_[0-i] Oh ! very much so , indeed , ” said [Rose]_237-rose , interrupting [him]_0-i ; “_[0-i] but there is a poor creature [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , whom [aunt]_2733-aunt wishes [you]_0-i to see . ” “_[2733-aunt] Ah ! to be sure , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[2733-aunt] so there is . That was [your]_0-i handiwork , [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , [I]_0-i understand . ” [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , who had been feverishly putting the tea - cups to rights , blushed very red , and said that [he]_{233-mr. giles} had had that honour . “_{[233-mr. giles]} Honour , eh ? ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_[0-i] well , [I]_0-i do n’t know ; perhaps it ’s as honourable to hit [a thief]_{5408-a thief} in [a back kitchen]_{2751-a back kitchen} , as to hit [[your]_0-i man]_{2311-your man} at twelve paces . Fancy that [he]_{2311-your man} fired in the air , and [you]_0-i ’ve fought a duel , [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . ” [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , who thought this light treatment of the matter an unjust attempt at diminishing [his]_{233-mr. giles} glory , answered respectfully , that it was not for the like of [him]_{233-mr. giles} to judge about that ; but [he]_{233-mr. giles} rather thought it was no joke to [the opposite party]_{6693-the opposite party} . “_{[233-mr. giles]} Gad , that ’s true ! ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[233-mr. giles]} Where is [he]_{2311-your man} ? Show [me]_0-i the way . [I]_0-i ’ll look in again , as [I]_0-i come down , [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . That ’s the little window that [he]_{2311-your man} got in at , eh ? Well , [I]_0-i could n’t have believed it ! ” Talking all the way , [he]_0-i followed [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} ; and while [he]_0-i is going [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , [the reader]_{302-the reader} may be informed , that [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , [a surgeon in [the neighbourhood]_{774-the neighbourhood} , known through a circuit of ten miles round as “_{[4910-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor}]_{6698-a surgeon in the neighbourhood , known through a circuit of ten miles round as “ the doctor} , ” had grown fat , more from good - humour than from good living : and was as kind and hearty , and withal as eccentric [an old bachelor]_{6700-an old bachelor} , as will be found in five times that space , by [any explorer alive]_{6701-any explorer alive} . [The doctor]_{4910-the doctor} was absent , much longer than either [he]_{4910-the doctor} or [the ladies]_{472-the ladies} had anticipated . A large flat box was fetched out of [the gig]_{6704-the gig} ; and a bedroom bell was rung very often ; and [the servants]_{6705-the servants} ran up and down stairs perpetually ; from which tokens it was justly concluded that something important was going on above . At length [he]_{4910-the doctor} returned ; and in reply to an anxious inquiry after [[his]_{4910-the doctor} patient]_{6706-his patient} ; looked very mysterious , and closed the door , carefully . “_{[4910-the doctor]} This is a very extraordinary thing , [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , standing with [his]_{4910-the doctor} back to the door , as if to keep it shut . “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} [He]_2754-he is not in danger , [I]_0-i hope ? ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} . “_[0-i] Why , that would _ not _ be an extraordinary thing , under the circumstances , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_[0-i] though [I]_0-i do n’t think [he]_2754-he is . Have [you]_0-i seen [the thief]_{1463-the thief} ? ” “_[0-i] No , ” rejoined [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} . “_[0-i] Nor heard anything about [him]_2754-he ? ” “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} No . ” “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} [I]_0-i beg [your]_{236-mrs. maylie} pardon , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” interposed [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ; “_[0-i] but [I]_0-i was going to tell [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} about [him]_2754-he when [Doctor Losberne]_{239-doctor losberne} came in . ” The fact was , that [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} had not , at first , been able to bring [his]_{233-mr. giles} mind to the avowal , that [he]_{233-mr. giles} had only shot [a boy]_{4627-a boy} . Such commendations had been bestowed upon [his]_{233-mr. giles} bravery , that [he]_{233-mr. giles} could not , for the life of [him]_{233-mr. giles} , help postponing the explanation for a few delicious minutes ; during which [he]_{233-mr. giles} had flourished , in the very zenith of a brief reputation for undaunted courage . “_{[239-doctor losberne]} [Rose]_237-rose wished to see [the man]_{843-the man} , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , “_[237-rose] but [I]_0-i would n’t hear of it . ” “_[0-i] Humph ! ” rejoined [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[0-i] There is nothing very alarming in [his]_{843-the man} appearance . Have [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} any objection to see [him]_{843-the man} in [my]_0-i presence ? ” “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} If it be necessary , ” replied [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} certainly not . ” “_[0-i] Then [I]_0-i think it is necessary , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_[0-i] at all events , [I]_0-i am quite sure that [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} would deeply regret not having done so , if [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} postponed it . [He]_{843-the man} is perfectly quiet and comfortable now . Allow [me]_0-i — [Miss Rose]_237-rose , will [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} permit [me]_0-i ? Not the slightest fear , [I]_0-i pledge [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} [my]_0-i honour ! ” CHAPTER XXX . RELATES WHAT [OLIVER]_123-oliver ’S NEW VISITORS THOUGHT OF [HIM]_123-oliver With many loquacious assurances that [they]_6715-they would be agreeably surprised in the aspect of [the criminal]_{6716-the criminal} , [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} drew [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} ’s arm through one of [his]_{4910-the doctor} ; and offering [his]_2759-his disengaged hand to [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , led [them]_6715-they , with much ceremony and stateliness , [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . “_[0-i] Now , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , in a whisper , as [he]_{4910-the doctor} softly turned the handle of a bedroom - door , “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} let [us]_2758-us hear what [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} think of [him]_2759-his . [He]_2759-his has not been shaved very recently , but [he]_2759-his do n’t look at all ferocious notwithstanding . Stop , though ! Let [me]_0-i first see that [he]_2759-his is in visiting order . ” Stepping before [them]_6715-they , [he]_{4910-the doctor} looked into [the room]_{418-the room} . Motioning [them]_6715-they to advance , [he]_{4910-the doctor} closed the door when [they]_6715-they had entered ; and gently drew back the curtains of the bed . Upon [it]_6722-it , in lieu of [the dogged , black - visaged ruffian [they]_6715-they had expected to behold]_{6723-the dogged , black - visaged ruffian they had expected to behold} , there lay [a mere child : worn with pain and exhaustion , and sunk into a deep sleep]_{6724-a mere child : worn with pain and exhaustion , and sunk into a deep sleep} . [His]_2759-his wounded arm , bound and splintered up , was crossed upon [his]_2759-his breast ; [his]_2759-his head reclined upon the other arm , which was half hidden by [his]_2759-his long hair , as it streamed over the pillow . [The honest gentleman]_{6725-the honest gentleman} held the curtain in [his]_{6725-the honest gentleman} hand , and looked on , for a minute or so , in silence . Whilst [he]_{6725-the honest gentleman} was watching [the patient]_{329-the patient} thus , [the younger lady]_{6664-the younger lady} glided softly past , and seating [herself]_{6664-the younger lady} in a chair by the bedside , gathered [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s hair from [his]_123-oliver face . As [she]_{6664-the younger lady} stooped over [him]_123-oliver , [her]_{6664-the younger lady} tears fell upon [his]_123-oliver forehead . [The boy]_{423-the boy} stirred , and smiled in [his]_{423-the boy} sleep , as though these marks of pity and compassion had awakened some pleasant dream of a love and affection [he]_{423-the boy} had never known . Thus , a strain of gentle music , or the rippling of water in a silent place , or the odour of a flower , or the mention of a familiar word , will sometimes call up sudden dim remembrances of scenes that never were , in this life ; which vanish like a breath ; which some brief memory of a happier existence , long gone by , would seem to have awakened ; which no voluntary exertion of the mind can ever recall . “_[0-i] What can this mean ? ” exclaimed [the elder lady]_{6671-the elder lady} . “_[0-i] [This poor child]_{2760-this poor child} can never have been [the pupil of [robbers]_4843-robbers]_{2761-the pupil of robbers} ! ” “_[240-vice] [Vice]_240-vice , ” said [the surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} , replacing the curtain , “_{[2760-this poor child]} takes up [her]_{2760-this poor child} abode in [many temples]_{2763-many temples} ; and who can say that [a fair outside]_{2764-a fair outside} shall not enshrine [her]_{2760-this poor child} ? ” “_{[2764-a fair outside]} But at so early an age ! ” urged [Rose]_237-rose . “_{[2764-a fair outside]} [[My]_0-i dear [young lady]_{2766-young lady}]_{2765-my dear young lady} , ” rejoined [the surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} , mournfully shaking [his]_{325-the surgeon} head ; “_{[2764-a fair outside]} crime , like death , is not confined to [the old and withered]_{2767-the old and withered} alone . [The youngest and fairest]_{2768-the youngest and fairest} are too often [its chosen victims]_{2769-its chosen victims} . ” “_{[2768-the youngest and fairest]} But , can [you]_0-i — oh ! can [you]_0-i really believe that [this delicate boy]_{2770-this delicate boy} has been the voluntary associate of [the worst outcasts of society]_{2771-the worst outcasts of society} ? ” said [Rose]_237-rose . [The surgeon]_{325-the surgeon} shook [his]_{325-the surgeon} head , in a manner which intimated that [he]_{325-the surgeon} feared it was very possible ; and observing that [they]_6733-they might disturb [the patient]_{329-the patient} , led the way into [an adjoining apartment]_{6735-an adjoining apartment} . “_[0-i] But even if [he]_{2770-this delicate boy} has been wicked , ” pursued [Rose]_237-rose , “_[0-i] think how young [he]_{2770-this delicate boy} is ; think that [he]_{2770-this delicate boy} may never have known [a mother]_{4546-a mother} ’s love , or the comfort of [a home]_{2773-a home} ; that ill - usage and blows , or the want of bread , may have driven [him]_{2770-this delicate boy} to herd with [men who have forced [him]_{2770-this delicate boy} to guilt]_{2774-men who have forced him to guilt} . [Aunt]_2775-aunt , [dear aunt]_{2776-dear aunt} , for mercy ’s sake , think of this , before [you]_2775-aunt let [them]_2777-them drag [this sick child]_{2778-this sick child} to a prison , which in any case must be the grave of all [his]_{2770-this delicate boy} chances of amendment . Oh ! as [you]_2775-aunt love [me]_0-i , and know that [I]_0-i have never felt the want of [parents]_2779-parents in [your]_2775-aunt goodness and affection , but that [I]_0-i might have done so , and might have been equally helpless and unprotected with [this poor child]_{2760-this poor child} , have pity upon [him]_{2770-this delicate boy} before it is too late ! ” “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear love]_{5460-my dear love} , ” said [the elder lady]_{6671-the elder lady} , as [she]_{6671-the elder lady} folded [the weeping girl]_{6737-the weeping girl} to [her]_{6671-the elder lady} bosom , “_{[5460-my dear love]} do [you]_{5460-my dear love} think [I]_0-i would harm a hair of [his]_{2770-this delicate boy} head ? ” “_{[5460-my dear love]} Oh , no ! ” replied [Rose]_237-rose , eagerly . “_{[5460-my dear love]} No , surely , ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} ; “_{[5460-my dear love]} [my]_0-i days are drawing to their close : and may mercy be shown to [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i show it to [others]_2782-others ! What can [I]_0-i do to save [him]_{2770-this delicate boy} , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” “_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i think , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_[0-i] let [me]_0-i think . ” [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} thrust [his]_{238-mr. losberne} hands into [his]_{238-mr. losberne} pockets , and took several turns up and down [the room]_{418-the room} ; often stopping , and balancing [himself]_{238-mr. losberne} on [his]_{238-mr. losberne} toes , and frowning frightfully . After various exclamations of “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ve got it now ” and “_[0-i] no , [I]_0-i have n’t , ” and as many renewals of the walking and frowning , [he]_{238-mr. losberne} at length made a dead halt , and spoke as follows : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think if [you]_2785-you give [me]_0-i a full and unlimited commission to bully [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , and [that little boy]_{2786-that little boy} , [Brittles]_234-brittles , [I]_0-i can manage it . [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} is [a faithful fellow]_{2787-a faithful fellow} and [an old servant]_{2788-an old servant} , [I]_0-i know ; but [you]_2785-you can make it up to [him]_{233-mr. giles} in a thousand ways , and reward [him]_{233-mr. giles} for being such a good shot besides . [You]_2785-you do n’t object to that ? ” “_[2785-you] Unless there is some other way of preserving [the child]_{306-the child} , ” replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . “_{[2790-no other]} There is [no other]_{2790-no other} , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[2790-no other]} No other , take [my]_0-i word for it . ” “_{[2790-no other]} Then [[my]_0-i aunt]_{2726-my aunt} invests [you]_0-i with full power , ” said [Rose]_237-rose , smiling through [her]_237-rose tears ; “_{[2790-no other]} but pray do n’t be harder upon [the poor fellows]_{2792-the poor fellows} than is indispensably necessary . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i seem to think , ” retorted [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[0-i] that [everybody]_{377-everybody} is disposed to be hard - hearted today , except [yourself]_0-i , [Miss Rose]_237-rose . [I]_0-i only hope , for the sake of [the rising male sex]_{2794-the rising male sex} generally , that [you]_0-i may be found in as vulnerable and soft - hearted a mood by [the first eligible young fellow]_{2795-the first eligible young fellow} who appeals to [your]_0-i compassion ; and [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i were [a young fellow]_{2796-a young fellow} , that [I]_0-i might avail [myself]_0-i , on the spot , of such a favourable opportunity for doing so , as the present . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i are [as great a boy as poor Brittles [himself]_2798-himself]_{2797-as great a boy as poor brittles himself} , ” returned [Rose]_237-rose , blushing . “_{[2798-himself]} Well , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , laughing heartily , “_{[2798-himself]} that is no very difficult matter . But to return to [this boy]_{4736-this boy} . The great point of [our]_2800-we agreement is yet to come . [He]_{4736-this boy} will wake in an hour or so , [I]_0-i dare say ; and although [I]_0-i have told [that thick - headed constable - fellow]_{2801-that thick - headed constable - fellow} downstairs that [he]_{4736-this boy} musn’t be moved or spoken to , on peril of [his]_{4736-this boy} life , [I]_0-i think [we]_2800-we may converse with [him]_{4736-this boy} without danger . Now [I]_0-i make this stipulation — that [I]_0-i shall examine [him]_{4736-this boy} in [your]_0-i presence , and that , if , from what [he]_{4736-this boy} says , [we]_2800-we judge , and [I]_0-i can show to the satisfaction of [your]_0-i cool reason , that [he]_{4736-this boy} is [a real and thorough bad one]_{2802-a real and thorough bad one} ( which is more than possible ) , [he]_{4736-this boy} shall be left to [his]_{4736-this boy} fate , without any farther interference on [my]_0-i part , at all events . ” “_[2733-aunt] Oh no , [aunt]_2733-aunt ! ” entreated [Rose]_237-rose . “_[2733-aunt] Oh yes , [aunt]_2733-aunt ! ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[2733-aunt] Is it a bargain ? ” “_{[4736-this boy]} [He]_{4736-this boy} can not be hardened in vice , ” said [Rose]_237-rose ; “_{[4736-this boy]} It is impossible . ” “_{[4736-this boy]} Very good , ” retorted [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_{[4736-this boy]} then so much the more reason for acceding to [my]_0-i proposition . ” Finally the treaty was entered into ; and [the parties thereunto]_{6746-the parties thereunto} sat down to wait , with some impatience , until [Oliver]_123-oliver should awake . The patience of [the two ladies]_{6661-the two ladies} was destined to undergo a longer trial than [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} had led [them]_{6661-the two ladies} to expect ; for hour after hour passed on , and still [Oliver]_123-oliver slumbered heavily . It was evening , indeed , before [the kind - hearted doctor]_{6748-the kind - hearted doctor} brought [them]_{6661-the two ladies} the intelligence , that [he]_123-oliver was at length sufficiently restored to be spoken to . [The boy]_{423-the boy} was very ill , [he]_{4910-the doctor} said , and weak from the loss of blood ; but [his]_{4910-the doctor} mind was so troubled with anxiety to disclose something , that [he]_{4910-the doctor} deemed it better to give [him]_{4910-the doctor} the opportunity , than to insist upon [his]_{4910-the doctor} remaining quiet until next morning : which [he]_{4910-the doctor} should otherwise have done . The conference was a long one . [Oliver]_123-oliver told [them]_{6661-the two ladies} all [his]_123-oliver simple history , and was often compelled to stop , by pain and want of strength . It was a solemn thing , to hear , in [the darkened room]_{6750-the darkened room} , the feeble voice of [the sick child]_{6751-the sick child} recounting a weary catalogue of evils and calamities which [hard men]_{6752-hard men} had brought upon [him]_123-oliver . Oh ! if when [we]_6753-we oppress and grind [our]_6753-we fellow - creatures , [we]_6753-we bestowed but one thought on the dark evidences of human error , which , like dense and heavy clouds , are rising , slowly it is true , but not less surely , to Heaven , to pour [their]_{6661-the two ladies} after - vengeance on [our]_6753-we heads ; if [we]_6753-we heard but one instant , in imagination , the deep testimony of [dead men]_{4944-dead men} ’s voices , which no power can stifle , and no pride shut out ; where would be the injury and injustice , the suffering , misery , cruelty , and wrong , that each day ’s life brings with it ! [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s pillow was smoothed by gentle hands that night ; and loveliness and virtue watched [him]_123-oliver as [he]_123-oliver slept . [He]_123-oliver felt calm and happy , and could have died without a murmur . The momentous interview was no sooner concluded , and [Oliver]_123-oliver composed to rest again , than [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , after wiping [his]_123-oliver eyes , and condemning [them]_{6661-the two ladies} for being weak all at once , betook [himself]_123-oliver [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} to open upon [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . And finding [nobody]_316-nobody about [the parlours]_{6758-the parlours} , it occurred to [him]_123-oliver , that [he]_123-oliver could perhaps originate the proceedings with better effect in [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} ; so into [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} [he]_123-oliver went . There were assembled , in [that lower house of [the domestic parliament]_{6762-the domestic parliament}]_{6761-that lower house of the domestic parliament} , [the women - servants]_{6763-the women - servants} , [Mr. Brittles]_234-brittles , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} ( who had received a special invitation to regale [himself]_{6596-the tinker} for the remainder of the day , in consideration of [his]_{6596-the tinker} services ) , and [the constable]_{6765-the constable} . [The latter gentleman]_{657-the latter gentleman} had a large staff , a large head , large features , and large half - boots ; and [he]_{657-the latter gentleman} looked as if [he]_{657-the latter gentleman} had been taking a proportionate allowance of ale — as indeed [he]_{657-the latter gentleman} had . The adventures of the previous night were still under discussion ; for [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} was expatiating upon [his]_{233-mr. giles} presence of mind , when [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} entered ; [Mr. Brittles]_234-brittles , with a mug of ale in [his]_234-brittles hand , was corroborating everything , before [[his]_234-brittles superior]_{6768-his superior} said it . “_{[4736-this boy]} Sit still ! ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , waving [his]_{4910-the doctor} hand . “_{[4736-this boy]} Thank [you]_2805-you , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[4543-sir] [Misses]_241-misses wished some ale to be given out , [sir]_4543-sir ; and as [I]_0-i felt no ways inclined for [[my]_0-i own little room]_{2808-my own little room} , [sir]_4543-sir , and was disposed for company , [I]_0-i am taking [mine]_0-i among ’em [here]_4553-here . ” [Brittles]_234-brittles headed a low murmur , by which [the ladies and gentlemen]_{6770-the ladies and gentlemen} generally were understood to express the gratification [they]_{6770-the ladies and gentlemen} derived from [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ’s condescension . [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} looked round with a patronising air , as much as to say that so long as [they]_{6770-the ladies and gentlemen} behaved properly , [he]_{233-mr. giles} would never desert [them]_{6770-the ladies and gentlemen} . “_[0-i] How is [the patient]_{329-the patient} tonight , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” asked [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[4543-sir] So - so ” ; returned [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i am afraid [you]_4543-sir have got [yourself]_4543-sir into a scrape there , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . ” “_{[233-mr. giles]} [I]_0-i hope [you]_4543-sir do n’t mean to say , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , trembling , “_[4543-sir] that [he]_{329-the patient} ’s going to die . If [I]_0-i thought it , [I]_0-i should never be happy again . [I]_0-i would n’t cut [a boy]_{4627-a boy} off : no , not even [Brittles]_234-brittles here ; not for all the plate in [the county]_{1700-the county} , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_[4543-sir] That ’s not the point , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , mysteriously . “_[4543-sir] [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , are [you]_4543-sir [a Protestant]_{2817-a protestant} ? ” “_[4543-sir] Yes , [sir]_4543-sir , [I]_0-i hope so , ” faltered [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , who had turned very pale . “_[4543-sir] And what are _ [you]_4543-sir _ , [boy]_4595-boy ? ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , turning sharply upon [Brittles]_234-brittles . “_[4543-sir] Lord bless [me]_0-i , [sir]_4543-sir ! ” replied [Brittles]_234-brittles , starting violently ; “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i ’m the same as [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_[4543-sir] Then tell [me]_0-i this , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[4543-sir] both of [you]_4543-sir , [both of [you]_4543-sir]_{2822-both of you} ! Are [you]_4543-sir going to take upon [yourselves]_4543-sir to swear , that [that boy [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs}]_{2823-that boy upstairs} is [the boy that was put through the little window last night]_{2825-the boy that was put through the little window last night} ? Out with it ! Come ! [We]_2826-we are prepared for [you]_4543-sir ! ” [The doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , who was universally considered one of [the best - tempered creatures on [earth]_1204-earth]_{6776-the best - tempered creatures on earth} , made this demand in such a dreadful tone of anger , that [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} and [Brittles]_234-brittles , who were considerably muddled by ale and excitement , stared at each other in a state of stupefaction . “_{[2827-constable]} Pay attention to the reply , [constable]_{2827-constable} , will [you]_{2827-constable} ? ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , shaking [his]_{4910-the doctor} forefinger with great solemnity of manner , and tapping the bridge of [his]_{4910-the doctor} nose with it , to bespeak the exercise of [that worthy]_{6779-that worthy} ’s utmost acuteness . “_{[2827-constable]} Something may come of this before long . ” [The constable]_{6765-the constable} looked as wise as [he]_{6765-the constable} could , and took up [his]_{6765-the constable} staff of office : which had been reclining indolently in the chimney - corner . “_{[2827-constable]} It ’s a simple question of identity , [you]_{2827-constable} will observe , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[2827-constable]} That ’s what it is , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [the constable]_{6765-the constable} , coughing with great violence ; for [he]_{6765-the constable} had finished [his]_{6765-the constable} ale in a hurry , and some of it had gone the wrong way . “_[4543-sir] [Here]_4553-here ’s [the house]_{403-the house} broken into , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_{[1480-a couple of men]} and [a couple of [men]_412-men]_{1480-a couple of men} catch one moment ’s glimpse of [a boy , in the midst of gunpowder smoke , and in all the distraction of alarm and darkness]_{2833-a boy , in the midst of gunpowder smoke , and in all the distraction of alarm and darkness} . Here ’s [a boy]_{4627-a boy} comes to [that very same house]_{2835-that very same house} , next morning , and because [he]_{4627-a boy} happens to have [his]_{4627-a boy} arm tied up , [these men]_{2836-these men} lay violent hands upon [him]_{4627-a boy} — by doing which , [they]_{2836-these men} place [his]_{4627-a boy} life in great danger — and swear [he]_{4627-a boy} is [the thief]_{1463-the thief} . Now , the question is , whether [these men]_{2836-these men} are justified by the fact ; if not , in what situation do [they]_{2836-these men} place [themselves]_{2836-these men} ? ” [The constable]_{6765-the constable} nodded profoundly . [He]_{6765-the constable} said , if that was n’t law , [he]_{6765-the constable} would be glad to know what was . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ask [you]_2839-you again , ” thundered [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[2839-you] are [you]_2839-you , on [your]_2839-you solemn oaths , able to identify [that boy]_{4614-that boy} ? ” [Brittles]_234-brittles looked doubtfully at [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ; [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} looked doubtfully at [Brittles]_234-brittles ; [the constable]_{6765-the constable} put [his]_{6765-the constable} hand behind [his]_{6765-the constable} ear , to catch the reply ; [the two women]_{1926-the two women} and [the tinker]_{6596-the tinker} leaned forward to listen ; [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} glanced keenly round ; when a ring was heard at the gate , and at the same moment , the sound of wheels . “_[2839-you] It ’s [the runners]_{2841-the runners} ! ” cried [Brittles]_234-brittles , to [all appearance]_{6790-all appearance} much relieved . “_{[2841-the runners]} The what ? ” exclaimed [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , aghast in [his]_{4910-the doctor} turn . “_{[2841-the runners]} [The Bow Street officers]_{2842-the bow street officers} , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Brittles]_234-brittles , taking up a candle ; “_[0-i] [me]_0-i and [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} sent for [’em]_2844-’em this morning . ” “_{[233-mr. giles]} What ? ” cried [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[233-mr. giles]} Yes , ” replied [Brittles]_234-brittles ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i sent a message up by [the coachman]_{1723-the coachman} , and [I]_0-i only wonder [they]_{2842-the bow street officers} were n’t [here]_4553-here before , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir did , did [you]_4543-sir ? Then confound [your]_4543-sir — slow coaches down here ; that ’s all , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , walking away . CHAPTER XXXI . INVOLVES A CRITICAL POSITION “_[4543-sir] Who ’s that ? ” inquired [Brittles]_234-brittles , opening the door a little way , with the chain up , and peeping out , shading the candle with [his]_234-brittles hand . “_[4543-sir] Open the door , ” replied [a man outside]_{6794-a man outside} ; “_[4543-sir] it ’s [the officers from [Bow Street]_{67-bow street}]_{2848-the officers from bow street} , as was sent to today . ” Much comforted by this assurance , [Brittles]_234-brittles opened the door to its full width , and confronted [a portly man in a great - coat]_{6795-a portly man in a great - coat} ; who walked in , without saying anything more , and wiped [his]_{6795-a portly man in a great - coat} shoes on the mat , as coolly as if [he]_{6795-a portly man in a great - coat} lived [there]_4593-there . “_{[2848-the officers from bow street]} Just send [somebody]_{5093-somebody} out to relieve [[my]_0-i mate]_{2850-my mate} , will [you]_4543-sir , [young man]_{2851-young man} ? ” said [the officer]_{1376-the officer} ; “_{[2850-my mate]} [he]_{2850-my mate} ’s in the gig , a - minding the prad . Have [you]_4543-sir got [a coach ’ [us]_2853-they]_{2852-a coach ’ us} here , that [you]_4543-sir could put it up in , for five or ten minutes ? ” [Brittles]_234-brittles replying in the affirmative , and pointing out [the building]_{676-the building} , [the portly man]_{6799-the portly man} stepped back to the garden - gate , and helped [[his]_{6799-the portly man} companion]_{621-his companion} to put up the gig : while [Brittles]_234-brittles lighted [them]_2853-they , in a state of great admiration . This done , [they]_2853-they returned to [the house]_{403-the house} , and , being shown into [a parlour]_{6802-a parlour} , took off [their]_2853-they great - coats and hats , and showed like what [they]_2853-they were . [The man who had knocked at the door]_{6803-the man who had knocked at the door} , was [a stout personage of middle height , aged about fifty : with shiny black hair , cropped pretty close ; half - whiskers , a round face , and sharp eyes]_{6804-a stout personage of middle height , aged about fifty : with shiny black hair , cropped pretty close ; half - whiskers , a round face , and sharp eyes} . [The other]_{591-the other} was [a red - headed , bony man]_{6806-a red - headed , bony man} , in top - boots ; with a rather ill - favoured countenance , and a turned - up sinister - looking nose . “_[4543-sir] Tell [[your]_4543-sir governor]_{2854-your governor} that [Blathers]_242-blathers and [Duff]_243-duff is [here]_4553-here , will [you]_4543-sir ? ” said [the stouter man]_{6807-the stouter man} , smoothing down [his]_{6807-the stouter man} hair , and laying a pair of handcuffs on the table . “_[243-duff] Oh ! Good - evening , [master]_4749-master . Can [I]_0-i have a word or two with [you]_4543-sir in private , if [you]_4543-sir please ? ” This was addressed to [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , who now made [his]_{238-mr. losberne} appearance ; [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} , motioning [Brittles]_234-brittles to retire , brought in [the two ladies]_{6661-the two ladies} , and shut the door . “_[4543-sir] This is [the lady of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{2857-the lady of the house} , ” said [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , motioning towards [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers made a bow . Being desired to sit down , [he]_242-blathers put [his]_242-blathers hat on the floor , and taking a chair , motioned to [Duff]_243-duff to do the same . [The latter gentleman]_{657-the latter gentleman} , who did not appear quite so much accustomed to good society , or quite so much at [his]_{6807-the stouter man} ease in it — [one of [the two]_{6812-the two}]_{6811-one of the two} — seated [himself]_{6807-the stouter man} , after undergoing several muscular affections of the limbs , and the head of [his]_{6807-the stouter man} stick into [his]_{6807-the stouter man} mouth , with some embarrassment . “_[4543-sir] Now , with regard to this here robbery , [master]_4749-master , ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers . “_{[4749-master]} What are the circumstances ? ” [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , who appeared desirous of gaining time , recounted [them]_6813-them at great length , and with much circumlocution . [Messrs. Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff looked very knowing meanwhile , and occasionally exchanged a nod . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t say , for certain , till [I]_0-i see the work , of course , ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers ; “_[0-i] but [my]_0-i opinion at once is,—I do n’t mind committing [myself]_0-i to that extent,—that this was n’t done by [a yokel]_{2860-a yokel} ; eh , [Duff]_243-duff ? ” “_[243-duff] Certainly not , ” replied [Duff]_243-duff . “_[243-duff] And , translating the word yokel for the benefit of [the ladies]_{472-the ladies} , [I]_0-i apprehend [your]_243-duff meaning to be , that this attempt was not made by [a countryman]_{2862-a countryman} ? ” said [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , with a smile . “_{[2862-a countryman]} That ’s it , [master]_4749-master , ” replied [Blathers]_242-blathers . “_{[2862-a countryman]} This is all about the robbery , is it ? ” “_{[2862-a countryman]} All , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[2862-a countryman]} Now , what is this , about [this here boy]_{4618-this here boy} that [the servants]_{6705-the servants} are a - talking on ? ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers . “_{[6705-the servants]} Nothing at all , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[6705-the servants]} [One of [the frightened servants]_{2867-the frightened servants}]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} chose to take it into [his]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} head , that [he]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} had something to do with this attempt to break into [the house]_{403-the house} ; but it ’s nonsense : sheer absurdity . ” “_{[2866-one of the frightened servants]} [Wery]_2869-wery easy disposed of , if it is , ” remarked [Duff]_243-duff . “_[2869-wery] What [he]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} says is quite correct , ” observed [Blathers]_242-blathers , nodding [his]_242-blathers head in a confirmatory way , and playing carelessly with the handcuffs , as if they were a pair of castanets . “_{[2866-one of the frightened servants]} Who is [the boy]_{423-the boy} ? What account does [he]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} give of [himself]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} ? Where did [he]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} come from ? [He]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} did n’t drop out of the clouds , did [he]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} , [master]_4749-master ? ” “_{[2866-one of the frightened servants]} Of course not , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , with a nervous glance at [the two ladies]_{6661-the two ladies} . “_{[2866-one of the frightened servants]} [I]_0-i know [his]_{2866-one of the frightened servants} whole history : but [we]_2872-we can talk about that presently . [You]_4749-master would like , first , to see the place where [the thieves]_{1464-the thieves} made [their]_{1464-the thieves} attempt , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” “_[0-i] Certainly , ” rejoined [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers . “_[0-i] [We]_2872-we had better inspect [the premises]_{1121-the premises} first , and examine [the servants]_{6705-the servants} afterwards . That ’s the usual way of doing business . ” Lights were then procured ; and [Messrs. Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff , attended by [the native constable]_{6818-the native constable} , [Brittles]_234-brittles , [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , and [everybody else in short]_{6819-everybody else in short} , went into [the little room at the end of the passage]_{6820-the little room at the end of the passage} and looked out at the window ; and afterwards went round by way of [the lawn]_{2225-the lawn} , and looked in at the window ; and after that , had a candle handed out to inspect the shutter with ; and after that , a lantern to trace the footsteps with ; and after that , a pitchfork to poke the bushes with . This done , amidst the breathless interest of [all beholders]_{6822-all beholders} , [they]_2872-we came in again ; and [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} and [Brittles]_234-brittles were put through a melodramatic representation of [their]_2872-we share in the previous night ’s adventures : which [they]_2872-we performed some six times over : contradicting each other , in not more than one important respect , the first time , and in not more than a dozen the last . This consummation being arrived at , [Blathers]_242-blathers and [Duff]_243-duff cleared [the room]_{418-the room} , and held a long council together , compared with which , for secrecy and solemnity , a consultation of [great doctors on the knottiest point in medicine]_{6824-great doctors on the knottiest point in medicine} , would be mere [child]_5128-child ’s play . Meanwhile , [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} walked up and down [the next room]_{6827-the next room} in a very uneasy state ; and [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} and [Rose]_237-rose looked on , with anxious faces . “_[0-i] Upon [my]_0-i word , ” [he]_0-i said , making a halt , after a great number of very rapid turns , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hardly know what to do . ” “_[0-i] Surely , ” said [Rose]_237-rose , “_[0-i] [the poor child]_{578-the poor child} ’s story , faithfully repeated to [these men]_{2836-these men} , will be sufficient to exonerate [him]_{578-the poor child} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i doubt it , [[my]_0-i dear young lady]_{2765-my dear young lady} , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , shaking [his]_{4910-the doctor} head . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t think it would exonerate [him]_{578-the poor child} , either with [them]_{2836-these men} , or with [legal functionaries of a higher grade]_{2879-legal functionaries of a higher grade} . What is [he]_{578-the poor child} , after all , [they]_{2836-these men} would say ? [A runaway]_{2880-a runaway} . Judged by mere worldly considerations and probabilities , [his]_{578-the poor child} story is a very doubtful one . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i believe it , surely ? ” interrupted [Rose]_237-rose . “_[0-i] _ [I]_0-i _ believe it , strange as it is ; and perhaps [I]_0-i may be [an old fool]_{2881-an old fool} for doing so , ” rejoined [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_{[2881-an old fool]} but [I]_0-i do n’t think it is exactly the tale for [a practical police - officer]_{2882-a practical police - officer} , nevertheless . ” “_{[2882-a practical police - officer]} Why not ? ” demanded [Rose]_237-rose . “_{[2882-a practical police - officer]} Because , [[my]_0-i pretty cross - examiner]_{2883-my pretty cross - examiner} , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} : “_{[2882-a practical police - officer]} because , viewed with [their]_{2836-these men} eyes , there are many ugly points about it ; [he]_{578-the poor child} can only prove the parts that look ill , and none of those that look well . Confound [the fellows]_{2884-the fellows} , [they]_{2884-the fellows} _ will _ have the why and the wherefore , and will take nothing for granted . On [his]_{578-the poor child} own showing , [you]_2885-you see , [he]_{578-the poor child} has been [the companion of thieves]_{2886-the companion of thieves} for some time past ; [he]_{578-the poor child} has been carried to [a police - officer]_{2887-a police - officer} , on a charge of picking [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} ’s pocket ; [he]_{578-the poor child} has been taken away , forcibly , from [[that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} ’s house]_{2890-that gentleman ’s house} , to [a place which [he]_{578-the poor child} can not describe or point out , and of the situation of which [he]_{578-the poor child} has not the remotest idea]_{2891-a place which he can not describe or point out , and of the situation of which he has not the remotest idea} . [He]_{578-the poor child} is brought down to [Chertsey]_34-chertsey , by [men who seem to have taken a violent fancy to [him]_{578-the poor child} , whether [he]_{578-the poor child} will or no]_{2892-men who seem to have taken a violent fancy to him , whether he will or no} ; and is put through a window to rob [a house]_{5886-a house} ; and then , just at the very moment when [he]_{578-the poor child} is going to alarm [the inmates]_{5977-the inmates} , and so do the very thing that would set [him]_{578-the poor child} all to rights , there rushes into the way , a blundering dog of [a half - bred butler]_{2895-a half - bred butler} , and shoots [him]_{578-the poor child} ! As if on purpose to prevent [his]_{578-the poor child} doing any good for [himself]_{578-the poor child} ! Do n’t [you]_2896-you see all this ? ” “_[2896-you] [I]_0-i see it , of course , ” replied [Rose]_237-rose , smiling at [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ’s impetuosity ; “_[0-i] but still [I]_0-i do not see anything in it , to criminate [the poor child]_{578-the poor child} . ” “_[0-i] No , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_[0-i] of course not ! Bless the bright eyes of [[your]_0-i sex]_{2898-your sex} ! [They]_2899-they never see , whether for good or bad , more than one side of any question ; and that is , always , the one which first presents itself to [them]_2899-they . ” Having given vent to this result of experience , [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} put [his]_{4910-the doctor} hands into [his]_{4910-the doctor} pockets , and walked up and down [the room]_{418-the room} with even greater rapidity than before . “_[2899-they] The more [I]_0-i think of it , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[0-i] the more [I]_0-i see that it will occasion endless trouble and difficulty if [we]_2900-we put [these men]_{2836-these men} in possession of [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s real story . [I]_0-i am certain it will not be believed ; and even if [they]_{2836-these men} can do nothing to [him]_{423-the boy} in the end , still the dragging it forward , and giving publicity to all the doubts that will be cast upon it , must interfere , materially , with [your]_0-i benevolent plan of rescuing [him]_{423-the boy} from misery . ” “_{[2836-these men]} Oh ! what is to be done ? ” cried [Rose]_237-rose . “_[4730-dear] Dear , [dear]_4730-dear ! why did [they]_{2836-these men} send for [these people]_{2387-these people} ? ” “_{[2836-these men]} Why , indeed ! ” exclaimed [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . “_{[2836-these men]} [I]_0-i would not have had [them]_{2387-these people} [here]_4553-here , for [the world]_{351-the world} . ” “_{[2836-these men]} All [I]_0-i know is , ” said [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , at last : sitting down with a kind of desperate calmness , “_[0-i] that [we]_2900-we must try and carry it off with a bold face . The object is a good one , and that must be [our]_2900-we excuse . [The boy]_{423-the boy} has strong symptoms of fever upon [him]_{423-the boy} , and is in no condition to be talked to any more ; that ’s one comfort . [We]_2900-we must make the best of it ; and if bad be the best , it is no fault of [ours]_2900-we . Come in ! ” “_{[4749-master]} Well , [master]_4749-master , ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers , entering [the room]_{418-the room} followed by [[his]_242-blathers colleague]_{6837-his colleague} , and making the door fast , before [he]_242-blathers said any more . “_{[4749-master]} This warn’t a put - up thing . ” “_{[4749-master]} And what the devil ’s a put - up thing ? ” demanded [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , impatiently . “_[2900-we] [We]_2900-we call it a put - up robbery , [ladies]_928-ladies , ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers , turning to [them]_928-ladies , as if [he]_242-blathers pitied [their]_928-ladies ignorance , but had a contempt for [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ’s , “_[2900-we] when [the servants]_{6705-the servants} is in it . ” “_[316-nobody] [Nobody]_316-nobody suspected [them]_{6705-the servants} , in this case , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . “_[316-nobody] [Wery]_2912-wery likely not , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” replied [Blathers]_242-blathers ; “_[2912-wery] but [they]_{6705-the servants} might have been in it , for all that . ” “_{[6705-the servants]} More likely on that wery account , ” said [Duff]_243-duff . “_{[6705-the servants]} [We]_2900-we find it was [a town hand]_{2914-a town hand} , ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers , continuing [his]_242-blathers report ; “_{[2914-a town hand]} for the style of work is first - rate . ” “_[2912-wery] [Wery]_2912-wery pretty indeed it is , ” remarked [Duff]_243-duff , in an undertone . “_[2912-wery] There was two of ’em in it , ” continued [Blathers]_242-blathers ; “_{[6705-the servants]} and [they]_{6705-the servants} had [a boy with ’em]_{2915-a boy with ’em} ; that ’s plain from the size of the window . That ’s all to be said at present . [We]_2900-we ’ll see [this lad]_{2916-this lad} that [you]_2917-you ’ve got [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} at once , if [you]_2917-you please . ” “_{[2916-this lad]} Perhaps [they]_{6705-the servants} will take something to drink first , [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} ? ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} : [his]_{4910-the doctor} face brightening , as if some new thought had occurred to [him]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} Oh ! to be sure ! ” exclaimed [Rose]_237-rose , eagerly . “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} [You]_2917-you shall have it immediately , if [you]_2917-you will . ” “_[2917-you] Why , thank [you]_{236-mrs. maylie} , [miss]_2716-miss ! ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers , drawing [his]_242-blathers coat - sleeve across [his]_242-blathers mouth ; “_{[236-mrs. maylie]} it ’s dry work , this sort of duty . Anythink that ’s handy , [miss]_2716-miss ; do n’t put [yourself]_2917-you out of the way , on [our]_2900-we accounts . ” “_[2917-you] What shall it be ? ” asked [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , following [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} to the sideboard . “_[2917-you] A little drop of spirits , [master]_4749-master , if it ’s all the same , ” replied [Blathers]_242-blathers . “_{[4749-master]} It ’s a cold ride from [London]_6-london , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ; and [I]_0-i always find that spirits comes [home]_4737-home warmer to the feelings . ” This interesting communication was addressed to [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , who received it very graciously . While it was being conveyed to [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} , [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} slipped out of [the room]_{418-the room} . “_[0-i] Ah ! ” said [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers : not holding [his]_242-blathers wine - glass by the stem , but grasping the bottom between the thumb and forefinger of [his]_242-blathers left hand : and placing it in front of [his]_242-blathers chest ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen a good many pieces of business like this , in [my]_0-i time , [ladies]_928-ladies . ” “_[928-ladies] That crack down in the back lane at [Edmonton]_68-edmonton , [Blathers]_242-blathers , ” said [Mr. Duff]_243-duff , assisting [[his]_243-duff colleague]_{6837-his colleague} ’s memory . “_{[242-blathers]} That was something in this way , warn’t it ? ” rejoined [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers ; “_{[242-blathers]} that was done by [Conkey Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} , that was . ” “_{[245-chickweed]} [You]_242-blathers always gave that to [him]_{245-chickweed} ” replied [Duff]_243-duff . “_{[242-blathers]} It was [the Family Pet]_{2925-the family pet} , [I]_0-i tell [you]_242-blathers . [Conkey]_{245-chickweed} had n’t any more to do with it than [I]_0-i had . ” “_[0-i] Get out ! ” retorted [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know better . Do [you]_242-blathers mind that time when [Conkey]_{245-chickweed} was robbed of [his]_{245-chickweed} money , though ? What a start that was ! Better than any novel - book _ [I]_0-i _ ever see ! ” “_[0-i] What was that ? ” inquired [Rose]_237-rose : anxious to encourage any symptoms of good - humour in [the unwelcome visitors]_{6846-the unwelcome visitors} . “_[0-i] It was a robbery , [miss]_2716-miss , that hardly [anybody]_421-anybody would have been down upon , ” said [Blathers]_242-blathers . “_[0-i] This here [Conkey Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} — ” “_{[245-chickweed]} [Conkey]_{245-chickweed} means [Nosey]_246-nosey , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” interposed [Duff]_243-duff . “_{[245-chickweed]} Of course [the lady]_{711-the lady} knows that , do n’t [she]_{711-the lady} ? ” demanded [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers . “_{[711-the lady]} Always interrupting , [you]_242-blathers are , [partner]_2930-partner ! This here [Conkey Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} , [miss]_2716-miss , kept [a public - house over [Battlebridge]_{69-battlebridge} way]_{2932-a public - house over battlebridge way} , and [he]_{245-chickweed} had [a cellar]_{2933-a cellar} , where [a good many young lords]_{2934-a good many young lords} went to see cock - fighting , and badger - drawing , and that ; and a wery intellectual manner the sports was conducted in , for [I]_0-i ’ve seen ’em off’en . [He]_{245-chickweed} warn’t [one of [the family]_{4780-the family}]_{2935-one of the family} , at that time ; and one night [he]_{245-chickweed} was robbed of three hundred and twenty - seven guineas in a canvas bag , that was stole out of [[his]_{245-chickweed} bedroom]_{2937-his bedroom} in the dead of night , by [a tall man with a black patch over [his]_{245-chickweed} eye , who had concealed [himself]_{245-chickweed} [under the bed , and after committing the robbery]_{2939-under the bed , and after committing the robbery} , jumped slap out of window : which was only a story high]_{2938-a tall man with a black patch over his eye , who had concealed himself under the bed , and after committing the robbery , jumped slap out of window : which was only a story high} . [He]_{245-chickweed} was [wery]_2940-wery quick about it . But [Conkey]_{245-chickweed} was quick , too ; for [he]_{245-chickweed} fired a blunderbuss arter [him]_{245-chickweed} , and roused [the neighbourhood]_{774-the neighbourhood} . [They]_2942-they set up a hue - and - cry , directly , and when [they]_2942-they came to look about ’em , found that [Conkey]_{245-chickweed} had hit [the robber]_{1884-the robber} ; for there was traces of blood , all the way to some palings a good distance off ; and there [they]_2942-they lost ’em . However , [he]_{245-chickweed} had made off with the blunt ; and , consequently , the name of [Mr. Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} , [licensed witler]_{2944-licensed witler} , appeared in the Gazette among [the other bankrupts]_{2945-the other bankrupts} ; and all manner of benefits and subscriptions , and [I]_0-i do n’t know what all , was got up for [the poor man]_{2946-the poor man} , who was in a wery low state of mind about [his]_{2946-the poor man} loss , and went up and down [the streets]_{4806-the streets} , for three or four days , a pulling [his]_{2946-the poor man} hair off in such a desperate manner that [many people]_{2049-many people} was afraid [he]_{2946-the poor man} might be going to make away with [himself]_{2946-the poor man} . One day [he]_{2946-the poor man} came up to [the office]_{582-the office} , all in a hurry , and had a private interview with [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} , who , after a deal of talk , rings the bell , and orders [Jem Spyers]_247-spyers in ( [Jem]_247-spyers was [a active officer]_{2951-a active officer} ) , and tells [him]_{2946-the poor man} to go and assist [Mr. Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} in apprehending [the man]_{843-the man} as robbed [[his]_{2946-the poor man} house]_{5387-his house} . ‘ [I]_0-i see [him]_{843-the man} , [Spyers]_247-spyers , ’ said [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} , ‘ pass [[my]_0-i house]_{2954-my house} yesterday morning , ’ ‘ Why did n’t [you]_{245-chickweed} up , and collar [him]_{843-the man} ! ’ says [Spyers]_247-spyers . ‘ [I]_0-i was so struck all of a heap , that [you]_247-spyers might have fractured [my]_0-i skull with a toothpick , ’ says [the poor man]_{2946-the poor man} ; ‘ but [we]_2956-we ’re sure to have [him]_{843-the man} ; for between ten and eleven o’clock at night [he]_{843-the man} passed again . ’ [Spyers]_247-spyers no sooner heard this , than [he]_247-spyers put some clean linen and a comb , in [his]_247-spyers pocket , in case [he]_247-spyers should have to stop a day or two ; and away [he]_247-spyers goes , and sets [himself]_247-spyers down at one of [the public - house]_{5880-the public - house} windows behind the little red curtain , with [his]_247-spyers hat on , all ready to bolt out , at a moment ’s notice . [He]_247-spyers was smoking [his]_247-spyers pipe here , late at night , when all of a sudden [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} roars out , ‘ [Here]_4553-here [he]_{843-the man} is ! [Stop thief]_{4994-stop thief} ! Murder ! ’ [Jem Spyers]_247-spyers dashes out ; and there [he]_247-spyers sees [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} , a - tearing down [the street]_{4555-the street} full cry . Away goes [Spyers]_247-spyers ; on goes [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} ; round turns [the people]_{397-the people} ; [everybody]_{377-everybody} roars out , ‘ [Thieves]_1260-thieves ! ’ and [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} [himself]_{245-chickweed} keeps on shouting , all the time , like mad . [Spyers]_247-spyers loses sight of [him]_{245-chickweed} a minute as [he]_247-spyers turns a corner ; shoots round ; sees [a little crowd]_{2964-a little crowd} ; dives in ; ‘ Which is [the man]_{843-the man} ? ’ ‘ D — [me]_0-i ! ’ says [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} , ‘ [I]_0-i ’ve lost [him]_{843-the man} again ! ’ It was a remarkable occurrence , but [he]_{245-chickweed} warn’t to be seen nowhere , so [they]_2966-they went back to [the public - house]_{5880-the public - house} . Next morning , [Spyers]_247-spyers took [his]_247-spyers old place , and looked out , from behind the curtain , for [a tall man with a black patch over [his]_{2968-a tall man with a black patch over his eye , till his own two eyes ached again} eye , till [his]_247-spyers own two eyes ached again]_{2968-a tall man with a black patch over his eye , till his own two eyes ached again} . At last , [he]_247-spyers could n’t help shutting ’em , to ease [’em]_2969-’em a minute ; and the very moment [he]_247-spyers did so , [he]_247-spyers hears [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} a - roaring out , ‘ Here [he]_{843-the man} is ! ’ Off [he]_247-spyers starts once more , with [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} half - way down [the street]_{4555-the street} ahead of [him]_247-spyers ; and after twice as long a run as the yesterday ’s one , [the man]_{843-the man} ’s lost again ! This was done , once or twice more , till one - half [the neighbours]_{2972-the neighbours} gave out that [Mr. Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} had been robbed by [the devil]_{2190-the devil} , who was playing tricks with [him]_{245-chickweed} arterwards ; and [the other half]_{2974-the other half} , that poor [Mr. Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} had gone mad with grief . ” “_{[245-chickweed]} What did [Jem Spyers]_247-spyers say ? ” inquired [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; who had returned to [the room]_{418-the room} shortly after the commencement of the story . “_[247-spyers] [Jem Spyers]_247-spyers , ” resumed [the officer]_{1376-the officer} , “_[247-spyers] for a long time said nothing at all , and listened to everything without seeming to , which showed [he]_247-spyers understood [his]_247-spyers business . But , one morning , [he]_247-spyers walked into [the bar]_{1468-the bar} , and taking out [his]_247-spyers snuffbox , says ‘ [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} , [I]_0-i ’ve found out who done this here robbery . ’ ‘ Have [you]_0-i ? ’ said [Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} . ‘ Oh , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} [Spyers]_247-spyers , only let [me]_0-i have wengeance , and [I]_0-i shall die contented ! Oh , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} [Spyers]_247-spyers , where is [the villain]_{2978-the villain} ! ’ ‘ Come ! ’ said [Spyers]_247-spyers , offering [him]_247-spyers a pinch of snuff , ‘ none of that gammon ! [You]_247-spyers did it [yourself]_247-spyers . ’ So [he]_247-spyers had ; and a good bit of money [he]_247-spyers had made by it , too ; and [nobody]_316-nobody would never have found it out , if [he]_247-spyers had n’t been so precious anxious to keep up appearances ! ” said [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers , putting down [his]_242-blathers wine - glass , and clinking the handcuffs together . “_[247-spyers] Very curious , indeed , ” observed [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[247-spyers] Now , if [you]_247-spyers please , [you]_247-spyers can walk [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . ” “_[4543-sir] If _ [you]_247-spyers _ please , [sir]_4543-sir , ” returned [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers . Closely following [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , [the two officers]_{6851-the two officers} ascended to [[Oliver]_123-oliver ’s bedroom]_{6852-oliver ’s bedroom} ; [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} preceding the party , with a lighted candle . [Oliver]_123-oliver had been dozing ; but looked worse , and was more feverish than [he]_123-oliver had appeared yet . Being assisted by [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , [he]_123-oliver managed to sit up in bed for a minute or so ; and looked at [the strangers]_{6854-the strangers} without at all understanding what was going forward — in fact , without seeming to recollect where [he]_123-oliver was , or what had been passing . “_[247-spyers] This , ” said [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , speaking softly , but with great vehemence notwithstanding , “_{[2982-the lad]} this is [the lad]_{2982-the lad} , who , being accidently wounded by a spring - gun in some boyish trespass on [Mr.]_2983-mr. What - d ’ ye - call - [[him]_{2982-the lad} ’s grounds]_{2984-him ’s grounds} , at the back here , comes to [the house]_{403-the house} for assistance this morning , and is immediately laid hold of and maltreated , by [that ingenious gentleman with the candle]_{2986-that ingenious gentleman with the candle} in [his]_{2986-that ingenious gentleman with the candle} hand : who has placed [his]_{2986-that ingenious gentleman with the candle} life in considerable danger , as [I]_0-i can professionally certify . ” [Messrs. Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff looked at [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , as [he]_{233-mr. giles} was thus recommended to [their]_{6854-the strangers} notice . [The bewildered butler]_{6855-the bewildered butler} gazed from [them]_{6854-the strangers} towards [Oliver]_123-oliver , and from [Oliver]_123-oliver towards [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , with a most ludicrous mixture of fear and perplexity . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i do n’t mean to deny that , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , laying [Oliver]_123-oliver gently down again . “_[0-i] It was all done for the — for the best , [sir]_4543-sir , ” answered [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i thought it was [the boy]_{423-the boy} , or [I]_0-i would n’t have meddled with [him]_{423-the boy} . [I]_0-i am not of an inhuman disposition , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_[0-i] Thought it was [what boy]_{2990-what boy} ? ” inquired [the senior officer]_{6857-the senior officer} . “_{[2990-what boy]} [[The housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} ’s boy]_{2992-the housebreaker ’s boy} , [sir]_4543-sir ! ” replied [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_{[2004-the housebreaker]} [They]_{2004-the housebreaker} — [they]_{2004-the housebreaker} certainly had [a boy]_{4627-a boy} . ” “_{[2004-the housebreaker]} Well ? Do [you]_2995-you think so now ? ” inquired [Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} . “_[2995-you] Think what , now ? ” replied [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , looking vacantly at [[his]_{233-mr. giles} questioner]_{6858-his questioner} . “_[2995-you] Think it ’s [the same boy]_{2996-the same boy} , [Stupid - head]_{2997-stupid - head} ? ” rejoined [Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} , impatiently . “_{[2996-the same boy]} [I]_0-i do n’t know ; [I]_0-i really do n’t know , ” said [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , with a rueful countenance . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i could n’t swear to [him]_{4627-a boy} . ” “_[0-i] What do [you]_2995-you think ? ” asked [Mr. Blathers]_242-blathers . “_[2995-you] [I]_0-i do n’t know what to think , ” replied [poor Giles]_{233-mr. giles} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t think it is [the boy]_{423-the boy} ; indeed , [I]_0-i ’m almost certain that it is n’t . [You]_2995-you know it ca n’t be . ” “_[2995-you] Has [this man]_{5062-this man} been a - drinking , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” inquired [Blathers]_242-blathers , turning to [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[5062-this man]} What [a precious muddle - headed chap]_{3001-a precious muddle - headed chap} [you]_2995-you are ! ” said [Duff]_243-duff , addressing [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , with supreme contempt . [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} had been feeling [the patient]_{329-the patient} ’s pulse during this short dialogue ; but [he]_{238-mr. losberne} now rose from the chair by the bedside , and remarked , that if [the officers]_{6861-the officers} had any doubts upon the subject , [they]_{6861-the officers} would perhaps like to step into [the next room]_{6827-the next room} , and have [Brittles]_234-brittles before [them]_{6861-the officers} . Acting upon this suggestion , [they]_{6861-the officers} adjourned to [a neighbouring apartment]_{6863-a neighbouring apartment} , where [Mr. Brittles]_234-brittles , being called in , involved [himself]_234-brittles and [[his]_234-brittles respected superior]_{6864-his respected superior} in such a wonderful maze of fresh contradictions and impossibilities , as tended to throw no particular light on anything , but the fact of [his]_234-brittles own strong mystification ; except , indeed , [his]_234-brittles declarations that [he]_234-brittles should n’t know [the real boy]_{6865-the real boy} , if [he]_{6865-the real boy} were put before [him]_234-brittles that instant ; that [he]_234-brittles had only taken [Oliver]_123-oliver to be [he]_234-brittles , because [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} had said [he]_234-brittles was ; and that [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} had , five minutes previously , admitted in [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} , that [he]_{233-mr. giles} began to be very much afraid [he]_{233-mr. giles} had been a little too hasty . Among other ingenious surmises , the question was then raised , whether [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} had really hit [anybody]_421-anybody ; and upon examination of the fellow pistol to that which [he]_{233-mr. giles} had fired , it turned out to have no more destructive loading than gunpowder and brown paper : a discovery which made a considerable impression on [everybody]_{377-everybody} but [the doctor , who had drawn the ball about ten minutes before]_{6869-the doctor , who had drawn the ball about ten minutes before} . Upon [no one]_{1478-no one} , however , did it make a greater impression than on [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} [himself]_{233-mr. giles} ; who , after labouring , for some hours , under the fear of having mortally wounded [a fellow - creature]_{1672-a fellow - creature} , eagerly caught at this new idea , and favoured it to the utmost . Finally , [the officers]_{6861-the officers} , without troubling [themselves]_{6861-the officers} very much about [Oliver]_123-oliver , left [the Chertsey constable]_{6873-the chertsey constable} in [the house]_{403-the house} , and took up [their]_{6861-the officers} rest for that night in [the town]_{812-the town} ; promising to return the next morning . With the next morning , there came a rumour , that [two men]_{6876-two men} and [a boy]_{4627-a boy} were in the cage at [Kingston]_70-kingston , who had been apprehended over night under suspicious circumstances ; and to [Kingston Messrs. Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff journeyed accordingly . The suspicious circumstances , however , resolving [themselves]_{6861-the officers} , on investigation , into the one fact , that [they]_{6861-the officers} had been discovered sleeping under a haystack ; which , although a great crime , is only punishable by imprisonment , and is , in the merciful eye of the English law , and its comprehensive love of [all [the King]_{1077-the king} ’s subjects]_{6878-all the king ’s subjects} , held to be no satisfactory proof , in the absence of all other evidence , that [the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence]_{6880-the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence} , and have therefore rendered [themselves]_{6880-the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence} liable to the punishment of death ; [Messrs. Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff came back again , as wise as [they]_{6861-the officers} went . In short , after some more examination , and a great deal more conversation , [a neighbouring magistrate]_{6881-a neighbouring magistrate} was readily induced to take the joint bail of [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} and [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} for [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s appearance if [he]_123-oliver should ever be called upon ; and [Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff , being rewarded with a couple of guineas , returned to [town]_5501-town with divided opinions on the subject of [their]_{6861-the officers} expedition : [the latter gentleman]_{657-the latter gentleman} on a mature consideration of all the circumstances , inclining to the belief that the burglarious attempt had originated with [the Family Pet]_{2925-the family pet} ; and [the former]_{1460-the former} being equally disposed to concede the full merit of it to [the great Mr. Conkey Chickweed]_{245-chickweed} . Meanwhile , [Oliver]_123-oliver gradually throve and prospered under the united care of [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , [Rose]_237-rose , and [the kind - hearted Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} . If fervent prayers , gushing from hearts overcharged with gratitude , be heard in heaven — and if they be not , what prayers are!—the blessings which [the orphan child]_{6886-the orphan child} called down upon [them]_{6886-the orphan child} , sunk into [their]_{6886-the orphan child} souls , diffusing peace and happiness . CHAPTER XXXII . OF [THE HAPPY LIFE]_{6887-the happy life} [OLIVER]_123-oliver BEGAN TO LEAD WITH [[HIS]_123-oliver KIND FRIENDS [[Oliver]_123-oliver ’s ailings]_{6889-oliver ’s ailings}]_{6888-his kind friends oliver ’s ailings} were neither slight nor few . In addition to the pain and delay attendant on a broken limb , [his]_123-oliver exposure to the wet and cold had brought on fever and ague : which hung about [him]_123-oliver for many weeks , and reduced [him]_123-oliver sadly . But , at length , [he]_123-oliver began , by slow degrees , to get better , and to be able to say sometimes , in a few tearful words , how deeply [he]_123-oliver felt the goodness of [the two sweet ladies]_{6890-the two sweet ladies} , and how ardently [he]_123-oliver hoped that when [he]_123-oliver grew strong and well again , [he]_123-oliver could do something to show [his]_123-oliver gratitude ; only something , which would let [them]_{6886-the orphan child} see the love and duty with which [his]_123-oliver breast was full ; something , however slight , which would prove to [them]_{6886-the orphan child} that [their]_{6886-the orphan child} gentle kindness had not been cast away ; but that [the poor boy whom [their]_{6886-the orphan child} charity had rescued from misery , or death]_{6891-the poor boy whom their charity had rescued from misery , or death} , was eager to serve [them]_{6886-the orphan child} with [his]_{6891-the poor boy whom their charity had rescued from misery , or death} whole heart and soul . “_{[4845-poor fellow]} [Poor fellow]_{4845-poor fellow} ! ” said [Rose]_237-rose , when [Oliver]_123-oliver had been one day feebly endeavouring to utter the words of thankfulness that rose to [his]_123-oliver pale lips ; “_{[4845-poor fellow]} [you]_{4845-poor fellow} shall have many opportunities of serving [us]_3003-us , if [you]_{4845-poor fellow} will . [We]_3003-us are going into [the country]_{4929-the country} , and [[my]_0-i aunt]_{2726-my aunt} intends that [you]_{4845-poor fellow} shall accompany [us]_3003-us . [The quiet place]_{3006-the quiet place} , the pure air , and all the pleasure and beauties of spring , will restore [you]_{4845-poor fellow} in a few days . [We]_3003-us will employ [you]_{4845-poor fellow} in a hundred ways , when [you]_{4845-poor fellow} can bear the trouble . ” “_[3003-us] The trouble ! ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[3003-us] Oh ! [dear lady]_{3007-dear lady} , if [I]_0-i could but work for [you]_{3007-dear lady} ; if [I]_0-i could only give [you]_{3007-dear lady} pleasure by watering [your]_{3007-dear lady} flowers , or watching [your]_{3007-dear lady} birds , or running up and down the whole day long , to make [you]_{3007-dear lady} happy ; what would [I]_0-i give to do it ! ” “_{[4845-poor fellow]} [You]_{4845-poor fellow} shall give nothing at all , ” said [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} , smiling ; “_{[4845-poor fellow]} for , as [I]_0-i told [you]_{4845-poor fellow} before , [we]_3003-us shall employ [you]_{4845-poor fellow} in a hundred ways ; and if [you]_{4845-poor fellow} only take half the trouble to please [us]_3003-us , that [you]_{4845-poor fellow} promise now , [you]_{4845-poor fellow} will make [me]_0-i very happy indeed . ” “_{[4845-poor fellow]} Happy , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ! ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver ; “_{[4840-ma’am]} how kind of [you]_4840-ma’am to say so ! ” “_{[4845-poor fellow]} [You]_{4845-poor fellow} will make [me]_0-i happier than [I]_0-i can tell [you]_{4845-poor fellow} , ” replied [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} . “_{[4845-poor fellow]} To think that [[my]_0-i dear good aunt]_{3009-my dear good aunt} should have been the means of rescuing [any one]_{4907-any one} from such sad misery as [you]_{4845-poor fellow} have described to [us]_3003-us , would be an unspeakable pleasure to [me]_0-i ; but to know that the object of [her]_{3009-my dear good aunt} goodness and compassion was sincerely grateful and attached , in consequence , would delight [me]_0-i , more than [you]_{4845-poor fellow} can well imagine . Do [you]_{4845-poor fellow} understand [me]_0-i ? ” [she]_{1668-the young lady} inquired , watching [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s thoughtful face . “_{[4845-poor fellow]} Oh yes , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , yes ! ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver eagerly ; “_{[4845-poor fellow]} but [I]_0-i was thinking that [I]_0-i am ungrateful now . ” “_[0-i] To whom ? ” inquired [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} . “_[0-i] To [the kind gentleman]_{3012-the kind gentleman} , and [the dear old nurse]_{3013-the dear old nurse} , who took so much care of [me]_0-i before , ” rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_{[3013-the dear old nurse]} If [they]_3014-they knew how happy [I]_0-i am , [they]_3014-they would be pleased , [I]_0-i am sure . ” “_[3014-they] [I]_0-i am sure [they]_3014-they would , ” rejoined [[Oliver]_123-oliver ’s benefactress]_{6894-oliver ’s benefactress} ; “_[3014-they] and [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} has already been kind enough to promise that when [you]_0-i are well enough to bear the journey , [he]_{238-mr. losberne} will carry [you]_0-i to see [them]_3014-they . ” “_{[238-mr. losberne]} Has [he]_{238-mr. losberne} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , [his]_123-oliver face brightening with pleasure . “_{[238-mr. losberne]} [I]_0-i do n’t know what [I]_0-i shall do for joy when [I]_0-i see [their]_3014-they kind faces once again ! ” In a short time [Oliver]_123-oliver was sufficiently recovered to undergo the fatigue of this expedition . One morning [he]_123-oliver and [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} set out , accordingly , in [a little carriage which belonged to [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie}]_{6895-a little carriage which belonged to mrs. maylie} . When [they]_6896-they came to [Chertsey Bridge]_{71-chertsey bridge} , [Oliver]_123-oliver turned very pale , and uttered a loud exclamation . “_{[238-mr. losberne]} What ’s the matter with [the boy]_{423-the boy} ? ” cried [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , as usual , all in a bustle . “_{[238-mr. losberne]} Do [you]_0-i see anything — hear anything — feel anything — eh ? ” “_[0-i] That , [sir]_4543-sir , ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing out of the carriage window . “_[4543-sir] [That house]_{3018-that house} ! ” “_[4543-sir] Yes ; well , what of [it]_{3018-that house} ? [Stop]_72-stop [coachman]_{3019-coachman} . Pull up here , ” cried [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[3019-coachman]} What of [the house]_{403-the house} , [[my]_0-i man]_{4621-my man} ; eh ? ” “_{[1464-the thieves]} [The thieves]_{1464-the thieves} — [the house [they]_{1464-the thieves} took [me]_0-i to]_{3023-the house they took me to} ! ” whispered [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_{[1464-the thieves]} The devil it is ! ” cried [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[1464-the thieves]} Hallo , there ! let [me]_0-i out ! ” But , before [the coachman]_{1723-the coachman} could dismount from [his]_0-i box , [he]_0-i had tumbled out of [the coach]_{1056-the coach} , by some means or other ; and , running down to [the deserted tenement]_{6902-the deserted tenement} , began kicking at the door like [a madman]_{6903-a madman} . “_[249-halloa] [Halloa]_249-halloa ? ” said [a little ugly hump - backed man]_{6904-a little ugly hump - backed man} : opening the door so suddenly , that [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , from the very impetus of [his]_{4910-the doctor} last kick , nearly fell forward into [the passage]_{1168-the passage} . “_[249-halloa] What ’s the matter here ? ” “_[249-halloa] Matter ! ” exclaimed the other , collaring [him]_{4910-the doctor} , without a moment ’s reflection . “_[249-halloa] A good deal . Robbery is the matter . ” “_[0-i] There ’ll be Murder the matter , too , ” replied [the hump - backed man]_{6907-the hump - backed man} , coolly , “_[0-i] if [you]_0-i do n’t take [your]_0-i hands off . Do [you]_0-i hear [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear [you]_0-i , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , giving [[his]_{4910-the doctor} captive]_{6909-his captive} a hearty shake . “_[0-i] Where’s — confound [the fellow]_{1370-the fellow} , what ’s [his]_{1370-the fellow} rascally name — [Sikes]_149-sikes ; that ’s it . Where ’s [Sikes]_149-sikes , [[you]_0-i thief]_{3025-you thief} ? ” [The hump - backed man]_{6907-the hump - backed man} stared , as if in excess of amazement and indignation ; then , twisting [himself]_{6907-the hump - backed man} , dexterously , from [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ’s grasp , growled forth a volley of horrid oaths , and retired into [the house]_{403-the house} . Before [he]_{6907-the hump - backed man} could shut the door , however , [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} had passed into [the parlour]_{5422-the parlour} , without a word of parley . [He]_{6907-the hump - backed man} looked anxiously round ; not an article of furniture ; not a vestige of anything , animate or inanimate ; not even the position of the cupboards ; answered [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s description ! “_[149-sikes] Now ! ” said [the hump - backed man]_{6907-the hump - backed man} , who had watched [him]_{6907-the hump - backed man} keenly , “_[0-i] what do [you]_0-i mean by coming into [[my]_0-i house]_{2954-my house} , in this violent way ? Do [you]_0-i want to rob [me]_0-i , or to murder [me]_0-i ? Which is it ? ” “_[0-i] Did [you]_0-i ever know [a man]_{476-a man} come out to do either , in a chariot and pair , [you]_0-i ridiculous old vampire ? ” said [the irritable doctor]_{6916-the irritable doctor} . “_{[476-a man]} What do [you]_0-i want , then ? ” demanded [the hunchback]_{6917-the hunchback} . “_[0-i] Will [you]_0-i take [yourself]_0-i off , before [I]_0-i do [you]_0-i a mischief ? Curse [you]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] As soon as [I]_0-i think proper , ” said [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , looking into [the other parlour]_{6918-the other parlour} ; which , like the first , bore no resemblance whatever to [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s account of it . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall find [you]_0-i out , some day , [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} . ” “_[0-i] Will [you]_0-i ? ” sneered [the ill - favoured cripple]_{6919-the ill - favoured cripple} . “_[0-i] If [you]_0-i ever want [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i ’m here . [I]_0-i have n’t lived here mad and all alone , for five - and - twenty years , to be scared by [you]_0-i . [You]_0-i shall pay for this ; [you]_0-i shall pay for this . ” And so saying , [the mis - shapen little demon]_{6920-the mis - shapen little demon} set up a yell , and danced upon the ground , as if wild with rage . “_[0-i] Stupid enough , this , ” muttered [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} to [himself]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_[0-i] [the boy]_{423-the boy} must have made a mistake . Here ! Put that in [your]_0-i pocket , and shut [yourself]_0-i up again . ” With these words [he]_{4910-the doctor} flung the hunchback a piece of money , and returned to [the carriage]_{5787-the carriage} . [The man]_{843-the man} followed to the chariot door , uttering the wildest imprecations and curses all the way ; but as [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} turned to speak to [the driver]_{5784-the driver} , [he]_{843-the man} looked into [the carriage]_{5787-the carriage} , and eyed [Oliver]_123-oliver for an instant with a glance so sharp and fierce and at the same time so furious and vindictive , that , waking or sleeping , [he]_{843-the man} could not forget it for months afterwards . [He]_{843-the man} continued to utter the most fearful imprecations , until [the driver]_{5784-the driver} had resumed [his]_{5784-the driver} seat ; and when [they]_6927-they were once more on [their]_6927-they way , [they]_6927-they could see [him]_{5784-the driver} some distance behind : beating [his]_{5784-the driver} feet upon the ground , and tearing [his]_{5784-the driver} hair , in transports of real or pretended rage . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [an ass]_{3030-an ass} ! ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , after a long silence . “_[0-i] Did [you]_0-i know that before , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ” “_[0-i] No , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_[0-i] Then do n’t forget it another time . ” “_{[3030-an ass]} [An ass]_{3030-an ass} , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} again , after a further silence of some minutes . “_{[3030-an ass]} Even if it had been [the right place]_{3033-the right place} , and [the right fellows]_{3034-the right fellows} had been there , what could [I]_0-i have done , single - handed ? And if [I]_0-i had had assistance , [I]_0-i see no good that [I]_0-i should have done , except leading to [my]_0-i own exposure , and an unavoidable statement of the manner in which [I]_0-i have hushed up this business . That would have served [me]_0-i right , though . [I]_0-i am always involving [myself]_0-i in some scrape or other , by acting on impulse . It might have done [me]_0-i good . ” Now , the fact was that [the excellent doctor]_{6930-the excellent doctor} had never acted upon anything but impulse all through [his]_{6930-the excellent doctor} life , and it was no bad compliment to the nature of the impulses which governed [him]_{6930-the excellent doctor} , that so far from being involved in any peculiar troubles or misfortunes , [he]_{6930-the excellent doctor} had the warmest respect and esteem of [all who knew [him]_{6930-the excellent doctor}]_{6931-all who knew him} . If the truth must be told , [he]_{6930-the excellent doctor} was a little out of temper , for a minute or two , at being disappointed in procuring corroborative evidence of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s story on the very first occasion on which [he]_{6930-the excellent doctor} had a chance of obtaining any . [He]_{6930-the excellent doctor} soon came round again , however ; and finding that [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s replies to [his]_123-oliver questions , were still as straightforward and consistent , and still delivered with as much apparent sincerity and truth , as they had ever been , [he]_{6930-the excellent doctor} made up [his]_{6930-the excellent doctor} mind to attach full credence to [them]_6932-them , from that time forth . As [Oliver]_123-oliver knew the name of [the street in which [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} resided]_{6933-the street in which mr. brownlow resided} , [they]_6934-they were enabled to drive straight thither . When [the coach]_{1056-the coach} turned into [it]_3036-it , [his]_123-oliver heart beat so violently , that [he]_123-oliver could scarcely draw [his]_123-oliver breath . “_[0-i] Now , [[my]_0-i boy]_{4668-my boy} , which house is [it]_3036-it ? ” inquired [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} . “_[0-i] That ! That ! ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing eagerly out of the window . “_[0-i] [The white house]_{3037-the white house} . Oh ! make haste ! Pray make haste ! [I]_0-i feel as if [I]_0-i should die : it makes [me]_0-i tremble so . ” “_[0-i] Come , come ! ” said [the good doctor]_{6936-the good doctor} , patting [him]_123-oliver on the shoulder . “_[0-i] [You]_{4668-my boy} will see [them]_3038-they directly , and [they]_3038-they will be overjoyed to find [you]_{4668-my boy} safe and well . ” “_[3038-they] Oh ! [I]_0-i hope so ! ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[3038-they] [They]_3038-they were so good to [me]_0-i ; so very , very good to [me]_0-i . ” [The coach]_{1056-the coach} rolled on . [It]_{1056-the coach} stopped . No ; that was [the wrong house]_{6938-the wrong house} ; the next door . It went on a few paces , and stopped again . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked up at the windows , with tears of happy expectation coursing down [his]_123-oliver face . Alas ! [the white house]_{3037-the white house} was empty , and there was a bill in the window . “_[3038-they] To Let . ” “_[3038-they] Knock at the next door , ” cried [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , taking [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s arm in [his]_{238-mr. losberne} . “_[3038-they] What has become of [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , who used to live in [the adjoining house]_{3039-the adjoining house} , do [you]_{4668-my boy} know ? ” [The servant]_{1790-the servant} did not know ; but would go and inquire . [She]_{1790-the servant} presently returned , and said , that [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} had sold off [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} goods , and gone to [the West Indies]_{23-the west indies} , six weeks before . [Oliver]_123-oliver clasped [his]_123-oliver hands , and sank feebly backward . “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} Has [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} housekeeper]_{3040-his housekeeper} gone too ? ” inquired [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , after a moment ’s pause . “_[4543-sir] Yes , [sir]_4543-sir ” ; replied [the servant]_{1790-the servant} . “_[4543-sir] [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , [the housekeeper]_{1741-the housekeeper} , and [a gentleman who was [a friend of [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s]_{3045-a friend of mr. brownlow ’s}]_{3044-a gentleman who was a friend of mr. brownlow ’s} , all went together . ” “_{[597-the old gentleman]} Then turn towards [home]_4737-home again , ” said [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} to [the driver]_{5784-the driver} ; “_{[597-the old gentleman]} and do n’t stop to bait the horses , till [you]_4543-sir get out of this confounded [London]_6-london ! ” “_[4543-sir] [The book - stall keeper]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i know the way there . See [him]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} , pray , [sir]_4543-sir ! Do see [him]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} ! ” “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i poor boy]_{3050-my poor boy} , this is disappointment enough for one day , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[0-i] Quite enough for both of [us]_3051-they . If [we]_3051-they go to [the book - stall keeper]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} ’s , [we]_3051-they shall certainly find that [he]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} is dead , or has set [[his]_{1507-the book - stall keeper} house]_{5387-his house} on fire , or run away . No ; [home]_4737-home again straight ! ” And in obedience to [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ’s impulse , [home]_4737-home [they]_3051-they went . This bitter disappointment caused [Oliver]_123-oliver much sorrow and grief , even in the midst of [his]_123-oliver happiness ; for [he]_123-oliver had pleased [himself]_123-oliver , many times during [his]_123-oliver illness , with thinking of all that [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} would say to [him]_123-oliver : and what delight it would be to tell [them]_3051-they how many long days and nights [he]_123-oliver had passed in reflecting on what [they]_3051-they had done for [him]_123-oliver , and in bewailing [his]_123-oliver cruel separation from [them]_3051-they . The hope of eventually clearing [himself]_123-oliver with [them]_3051-they , too , and explaining how [he]_123-oliver had been forced away , had buoyed [him]_123-oliver up , and sustained [him]_123-oliver , under many of [his]_123-oliver recent trials ; and now , the idea that [they]_3051-they should have gone so far , and carried with [them]_3051-they the belief that [he]_123-oliver was [an impostor]_{6946-an impostor} and [a robber]_{6640-a robber} — a belief which might remain uncontradicted to [his]_123-oliver dying day — was almost more than [he]_123-oliver could bear . The circumstance occasioned no alteration , however , in the behaviour of [[his]_123-oliver benefactors]_{6948-his benefactors} . After another fortnight , when the fine warm weather had fairly begun , and every tree and flower was putting forth its young leaves and rich blossoms , [they]_3051-they made preparations for quitting [the house]_{403-the house} at [Chertsey]_34-chertsey , for some months . Sending the plate , which had so excited [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s cupidity , to [the banker]_{6950-the banker} ’s ; and leaving [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} and [another servant]_{6951-another servant} in care of [the house]_{403-the house} , [they]_3051-they departed to [a cottage at some distance in [the country]_{4929-the country}]_{6953-a cottage at some distance in the country} , and took [Oliver]_123-oliver with [them]_3051-they . Who can describe the pleasure and delight , the peace of mind and soft tranquillity , [the sickly boy]_{6955-the sickly boy} felt in the balmy air , and among [the green hills and rich woods]_{6956-the green hills and rich woods} , of [an inland village]_{6957-an inland village} ! Who can tell how scenes of peace and quietude sink into the minds of [pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} , and carry [their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} own freshness , deep into [their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} jaded hearts ! [Men who have lived in crowded , pent - up streets , through lives of toil , and who have never wished for change]_{6959-men who have lived in crowded , pent - up streets , through lives of toil , and who have never wished for change} ; [men , to whom custom has indeed been second nature , and who have come almost to love each brick and stone that formed the narrow boundaries of]_{6960-men , to whom custom has indeed been second nature , and who have come almost to love each brick and stone that formed the narrow boundaries of} [their]_3051-they daily walks ; even [they]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} , with the hand of death upon [them]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} , have been known to yearn at last for one short glimpse of Nature ’s face ; and , carried far from the scenes of [their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} old pains and pleasures , have seemed to pass at once into a new state of being . Crawling forth , from day to day , to [some green sunny spot]_{6961-some green sunny spot} , [they]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} have had such memories wakened up within [them]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} by the sight of the sky , and [hill and plain]_{6962-hill and plain} , and glistening water , that a foretaste of heaven itself has soothed [their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} quick decline , and [they]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} have sunk into [[their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} tombs]_{6963-their tombs} , as peacefully as the sun whose setting [they]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} watched from [their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} lonely chamber window but a few hours before , faded from [their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} dim and feeble sight ! The memories which peaceful country scenes call up , are not of [this world]_{311-this world} , nor of its thoughts and hopes . [Their]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} gentle influence may teach [us]_6965-us how to weave fresh garlands for the graves of [those [we]_6965-us loved]_{6966-those we loved} : may purify [our]_6965-us thoughts , and bear down before it old enmity and hatred ; but beneath all this , there lingers , in the least reflective mind , a vague and half - formed consciousness of having held such feelings long before , in some remote and distant time , which calls up solemn thoughts of distant times to come , and bends down pride and worldliness beneath it . It was [a lovely spot]_{6967-a lovely spot} to which [they]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} repaired . [Oliver]_123-oliver , whose days had been spent among [squalid crowds , and in the midst of noise and brawling]_{6968-squalid crowds , and in the midst of noise and brawling} , seemed to enter on a new existence there . The rose and honeysuckle clung to [the cottage walls]_{6969-the cottage walls} ; the ivy crept round the trunks of the trees ; and the garden - flowers perfumed the air with delicious odours . Hard by , was [a little churchyard]_{6970-a little churchyard} ; not crowded with [tall unsightly gravestones]_{6971-tall unsightly gravestones} , but full of humble mounds , covered with fresh turf and moss : beneath which , [the old people of [the village]_{6973-the village}]_{6972-the old people of the village} lay at rest . [Oliver]_123-oliver often wandered here ; and , thinking of the wretched grave in which [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother} lay , would sometimes sit [him]_123-oliver down and sob unseen ; but , when [he]_123-oliver raised [his]_123-oliver eyes to the deep sky overhead , [he]_123-oliver would cease to think of [her]_{4584-his mother} as lying in the ground , and would weep for [her]_{4584-his mother} , sadly , but without pain . It was a happy time . The days were peaceful and serene ; the nights brought with [them]_{6958-pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places} neither fear nor care ; no languishing in [a wretched prison]_{6975-a wretched prison} , or associating with [wretched men]_{6976-wretched men} ; nothing but pleasant and happy thoughts . Every morning [he]_123-oliver went to [a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near [the little church]_{6978-the little church}]_{6977-a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near the little church} : who taught [him]_123-oliver to read better , and to write : and who spoke so kindly , and took such pains , that [Oliver]_123-oliver could never try enough to please [him]_{6977-a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near the little church} . Then , [he]_123-oliver would walk with [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} and [Rose]_237-rose , and hear [them]_6979-them talk of books ; or perhaps sit near them , in [some shady place]_{6980-some shady place} , and listen whilst [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} read : which [he]_123-oliver could have done , until it grew too dark to see the letters . Then , [he]_123-oliver had [his]_123-oliver own lesson for the next day to prepare ; and at this , [he]_123-oliver would work hard , in [a little room which looked into [the garden]_{1014-the garden}]_{6982-a little room which looked into the garden} , till evening came slowly on , when [the ladies]_{472-the ladies} would walk out again , and [he]_123-oliver with [them]_{472-the ladies} : listening with such pleasure to all [they]_{472-the ladies} said : and so happy if [they]_{472-the ladies} wanted a flower that [he]_123-oliver could climb to reach , or had forgotten anything [he]_123-oliver could run to fetch : that [he]_123-oliver could never be quick enough about it . When it became quite dark , and [they]_{472-the ladies} returned [home]_4737-home , [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} would sit down to the piano , and play some pleasant air , or sing , in a low and gentle voice , some old song which it pleased [[her]_{1668-the young lady} aunt]_{6987-her aunt} to hear . There would be no candles lighted at such times as these ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver would sit by one of the windows , listening to the sweet music , in a perfect rapture . And when Sunday came , how differently the day was spent , from any way in which [he]_123-oliver had ever spent it yet ! and how happily too ; like all the other days in that most happy time ! There was [the little church]_{6978-the little church} , in the morning , with the green leaves fluttering at the windows : the birds singing without : and the sweet - smelling air stealing in at [the low porch]_{5932-the low porch} , and filling [the homely building]_{6990-the homely building} with its fragrance . [The poor people]_{463-the poor people} were so neat and clean , and knelt so reverently in prayer , that it seemed a pleasure , not a tedious duty , [their]_{463-the poor people} assembling there together ; and though the singing might be rude , it was real , and sounded more musical ( to [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s ears at least ) than any [he]_123-oliver had ever heard in [church]_6992-church before . Then , there were the walks as usual , and many calls at [the clean houses of [the labouring men]_{6994-the labouring men}]_{6993-the clean houses of the labouring men} ; and at night , [Oliver]_123-oliver read a chapter or two from the Bible , which [he]_123-oliver had been studying all the week , and in the performance of which duty [he]_123-oliver felt more proud and pleased , than if [he]_123-oliver had been [the clergyman]_{4817-the clergyman} [himself]_123-oliver . In the morning , [Oliver]_123-oliver would be a - foot by six o’clock , roaming [the fields]_{1006-the fields} , and plundering the hedges , far and wide , for nosegays of wild flowers , with which [he]_123-oliver would return laden , [home]_4737-home ; and which it took great care and consideration to arrange , to the best advantage , for the embellishment of the breakfast - table . There was fresh groundsel , too , for [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} ’s birds , with which [Oliver]_123-oliver , who had been studying the subject under the able tuition of [the village clerk]_{6998-the village clerk} , would decorate the cages , in the most approved taste . When the birds were made all spruce and smart for the day , there was usually some little commission of charity to execute in [the village]_{6973-the village} ; or , failing that , there was rare cricket - playing , sometimes , on [the green]_{7000-the green} ; or , failing that , there was always something to do in [the garden]_{1014-the garden} , or about the plants , to which [Oliver]_123-oliver ( who had studied this science also , under [the same master , who was [a gardener by trade]_{7003-a gardener by trade}]_{7002-the same master , who was a gardener by trade} , ) applied [himself]_123-oliver with hearty good - will , until [Miss Rose]_237-rose made [her]_237-rose appearance : when there were a thousand commendations to be bestowed on all [he]_123-oliver had done . So three months glided away ; three months which , in the life of [the most blessed and favoured of [mortals]_7005-mortals]_{7004-the most blessed and favoured of mortals} , might have been unmingled happiness , and which , in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s were true felicity . With the purest and most amiable generosity on one side ; and the truest , warmest , soul - felt gratitude on the other ; it is no wonder that , by the end of that short time , [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver had become completely domesticated with [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} and [[her]_{1080-the old lady} niece]_{7007-her niece} , and that the fervent attachment of [his]_123-oliver young and sensitive heart , was repaid by [their]_7008-they pride in , and attachment to , [himself]_123-oliver . CHAPTER XXXIII . WHEREIN THE HAPPINESS OF [OLIVER]_123-oliver AND [[HIS]_123-oliver FRIENDS]_{1809-his friends} , EXPERIENCES A SUDDEN CHECK Spring flew swiftly by , and summer came . If [the village]_{6973-the village} had been beautiful at first [it]_{6973-the village} was now in the full glow and luxuriance of [its]_{6973-the village} richness . The great trees , which had looked shrunken and bare in the earlier months , had now burst into strong life and health ; and stretching forth [their]_7008-they green arms over [the thirsty ground]_{7011-the thirsty ground} , converted open and naked spots into [choice nooks , where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect , steeped in sunshine , which lay stretched beyond]_{7012-choice nooks , where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect , steeped in sunshine , which lay stretched beyond} . [The earth]_{1083-the earth} had donned [her]_{1080-the old lady} mantle of brightest green ; and shed [her]_{1080-the old lady} richest perfumes abroad . It was the prime and vigour of the year ; all things were glad and flourishing . Still , the same quiet life went on at [the little cottage]_{7014-the little cottage} , and the same cheerful serenity prevailed among [[its]_{7014-the little cottage} inmates]_{1013-its inmates} . [Oliver]_123-oliver had long since grown stout and healthy ; but health or sickness made no difference in [his]_123-oliver warm feelings of [a great many people]_{7016-a great many people} . [He]_123-oliver was still [the same gentle , attached , affectionate creature that [he]_123-oliver had been when pain and suffering had wasted [his]_123-oliver strength , and when [he]_123-oliver was dependent for every slight attention , and comfort on those who tended [him]_123-oliver]_{7017-the same gentle , attached , affectionate creature that he had been when pain and suffering had wasted his strength , and when he was dependent for every slight attention , and comfort on those who tended him} . One beautiful night , when [they]_7008-they had taken a longer walk than was customary with [them]_7008-they : for the day had been unusually warm , and there was a brilliant moon , and a light wind had sprung up , which was unusually refreshing . [Rose]_237-rose had been in high spirits , too , and [they]_7008-they had walked on , in merry conversation , until [they]_7008-they had far exceeded [their]_7008-they ordinary bounds . [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} being fatigued , [they]_7008-they returned more slowly [home]_4737-home . [The young lady]_{1668-the young lady} merely throwing off [her]_{1668-the young lady} simple bonnet , sat down to the piano as usual . After running abstractedly over the keys for a few minutes , [she]_{1668-the young lady} fell into a low and very solemn air ; and as [she]_{1668-the young lady} played it , [they]_7008-they heard a sound as if [she]_{1668-the young lady} were weeping . “_[237-rose] [Rose]_237-rose , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ! ” said [the elder lady]_{6671-the elder lady} . [Rose]_237-rose made no reply , but played a little quicker , as though the words had roused [her]_237-rose from some painful thoughts . “_[237-rose] [Rose]_237-rose , [[my]_0-i love]_{3056-my love} ! ” cried [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , rising hastily , and bending over [her]_237-rose . “_[237-rose] What is this ? In tears ! [[My]_0-i dear child]_{5235-my dear child} , what distresses [you]_237-rose ? ” “_[0-i] Nothing , [aunt]_2733-aunt ; nothing , ” replied [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know what it is ; [I]_0-i ca n’t describe it ; but [I]_0-i feel — ” “_[0-i] Not ill , [[my]_0-i love]_{3056-my love} ? ” interposed [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . “_[0-i] No , no ! Oh , not ill ! ” replied [Rose]_237-rose : shuddering as though some deadly chillness were passing over [her]_237-rose , while [she]_237-rose spoke ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall be better presently . Close the window , pray ! ” [Oliver]_123-oliver hastened to comply with [her]_237-rose request . [The young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , making an effort to recover [her]_{1668-the young lady} cheerfulness , strove to play some livelier tune ; but [her]_{1668-the young lady} fingers dropped powerless over the keys . Covering [her]_{1668-the young lady} face with [her]_{1668-the young lady} hands , [she]_{1668-the young lady} sank upon a sofa , and gave vent to the tears which [she]_{1668-the young lady} was now unable to repress . “_{[3060-my child]} [[My]_0-i child]_{3060-my child} ! ” said [the elderly lady]_{7023-the elderly lady} , folding [her]_{7023-the elderly lady} arms about [her]_{3060-my child} , “_{[3060-my child]} [I]_0-i never saw [you]_{3060-my child} so before . ” “_{[3060-my child]} [I]_0-i would not alarm [you]_0-i if [I]_0-i could avoid it , ” rejoined [Rose]_237-rose ; “_[0-i] but indeed [I]_0-i have tried very hard , and can not help this . [I]_0-i fear [I]_0-i _ am _ ill , [aunt]_2733-aunt . ” [She]_{1668-the young lady} was , indeed ; for , when candles were brought , [they]_7024-they saw that in the very short time which had elapsed since [their]_7024-they return [home]_4737-home , the hue of [her]_{1668-the young lady} countenance had changed to a marble whiteness . [Its]_{1668-the young lady} expression had lost nothing of its beauty ; but it was changed ; and there was an anxious haggard look about the gentle face , which it had never worn before . Another minute , and it was suffused with a crimson flush : and a heavy wildness came over the soft blue eye . Again this disappeared , like the shadow thrown by a passing cloud ; and [she]_{1668-the young lady} was once more deadly pale . [Oliver]_123-oliver , who watched [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} anxiously , observed that [she]_{1080-the old lady} was alarmed by these appearances ; and so in truth , was [he]_123-oliver ; but seeing that [she]_{1080-the old lady} affected to make light of [them]_7024-they , [he]_123-oliver endeavoured to do the same , and [they]_7024-they so far succeeded , that when [Rose]_237-rose was persuaded by [[her]_237-rose aunt]_{6987-her aunt} to retire for the night , [she]_237-rose was in better spirits ; and appeared even in better health : assuring [them]_7024-they that [she]_237-rose felt certain [she]_237-rose should rise in the morning , quite well . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver , when [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} returned , “_[0-i] that nothing is the matter ? [She]_3062-she do n’t look well tonight , but — ” [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} motioned to [him]_123-oliver not to speak ; and sitting [herself]_{1080-the old lady} down in a dark corner of [the room]_{418-the room} , remained silent for some time . At length , [she]_{1080-the old lady} said , in a trembling voice : “_[3062-she] [I]_0-i hope not , [Oliver]_123-oliver . [I]_0-i have been very happy with [her]_3062-she for some years : too happy , perhaps . It may be time that [I]_0-i should meet with some misfortune ; but [I]_0-i hope it is not this . ” “_[0-i] What ? ” inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] The heavy blow , ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , “_[0-i] of losing [the dear girl who has so long been [my]_0-i comfort and happiness]_{3063-the dear girl who has so long been my comfort and happiness} . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! God forbid ! ” exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver , hastily . “_[0-i] Amen to that , [[my]_0-i child]_{3060-my child} ! ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , wringing [her]_{1080-the old lady} hands . “_{[3060-my child]} Surely there is no danger of anything so dreadful ? ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_{[3060-my child]} Two hours ago , [she]_3062-she was quite well . ” “_{[3060-my child]} [She]_3062-she is very ill now , ” rejoined [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} ; “_[3062-she] and will be worse , [I]_0-i am sure . [[My]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , [dear Rose]_237-rose ! Oh , what shall [I]_0-i do without [her]_3062-she ! ” [She]_3062-she gave way to such great grief , that [Oliver]_123-oliver , suppressing [his]_123-oliver own emotion , ventured to remonstrate with [her]_3062-she ; and to beg , earnestly , that , for the sake of [the dear young lady]_{7032-the dear young lady} [herself]_3062-she , [she]_3062-she would be more calm . “_[0-i] And consider , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver , as the tears forced themselves into [his]_123-oliver eyes , despite of [his]_123-oliver efforts to the contrary . “_[0-i] Oh ! consider how young and good [she]_3062-she is , and what pleasure and comfort [she]_3062-she gives to all about [her]_3062-she . [I]_0-i am sure — certain — quite certain — that , for [your]_3067-you sake , who are so good [yourself]_3067-you ; and for [her]_3062-she own ; and for the sake of all [she]_3062-she makes so happy ; [she]_3062-she will not die . [Heaven]_1432-heaven will never let [her]_3062-she die so young . ” “_[3067-you] Hush ! ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , laying [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} hand on [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s head . “_[3067-you] [You]_3067-you think like [a child]_{371-a child} , [poor boy]_{5090-poor boy} . But [you]_3067-you teach [me]_0-i [my]_0-i duty , notwithstanding . [I]_0-i had forgotten it for a moment , [Oliver]_123-oliver , but [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i may be pardoned , for [I]_0-i am old , and have seen enough of illness and death to know the agony of separation from the objects of [our]_3071-our love . [I]_0-i have seen enough , too , to know that it is not always [the youngest and best who are spared to those that love [them]_{3072-the youngest and best who are spared to those that love them}]_{3072-the youngest and best who are spared to those that love them} ; but this should give [us]_3071-our comfort in [our]_3071-our sorrow ; for Heaven is just ; and such things teach [us]_3071-our , impressively , that there is a brighter world than this ; and that the passage to it is speedy . [God]_171-god ’s will be done ! [I]_0-i love [her]_3073-her ; and [He]_171-god knows how well ! ” [Oliver]_123-oliver was surprised to see that as [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} said these words , [she]_{236-mrs. maylie} checked [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} lamentations as though by one effort ; and drawing [herself]_{236-mrs. maylie} up as [she]_{236-mrs. maylie} spoke , became composed and firm . [He]_123-oliver was still more astonished to find that this firmness lasted ; and that , under all the care and watching which ensued , [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} was ever ready and collected : performing all the duties which had devolved upon [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} , steadily , and , to all external appearances , even cheerfully . But [he]_123-oliver was young , and did not know what strong minds are capable of , under trying circumstances . How should [he]_123-oliver , when [[their]_7033-their possessors]_{7034-their possessors} so seldom know [themselves]_{7034-their possessors} ? An anxious night ensued . When morning came , [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} ’s predictions were but too well verified . [Rose]_237-rose was in the first stage of a high and dangerous fever . “_[171-god] [We]_3074-we must be active , [Oliver]_123-oliver , and not give way to useless grief , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , laying [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} finger on [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} lip , as [she]_{236-mrs. maylie} looked steadily into [his]_123-oliver face ; “_[171-god] this letter must be sent , with all possible expedition , to [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} . It must be carried to [the market - town]_{3075-the market - town} : which is not more than four miles off , by [the footpath across the field]_{3076-the footpath across the field} : and thence dispatched , by [an express on horseback]_{3077-an express on horseback} , straight to [Chertsey]_34-chertsey . [[The people]_{397-the people} at [the inn]_{3080-the inn}]_{3079-the people at the inn} will undertake to do this : and [I]_0-i can trust to [you]_123-oliver to see it done , [I]_0-i know . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver could make no reply , but looked [his]_123-oliver anxiety to be gone at once . “_[0-i] Here is another letter , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , pausing to reflect ; “_[0-i] but whether to send it now , or wait until [I]_0-i see how [Rose]_237-rose goes on , [I]_0-i scarcely know . [I]_0-i would not forward it , unless [I]_0-i feared the worst . ” “_[0-i] Is it for [Chertsey]_34-chertsey , too , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? ” inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver ; impatient to execute [his]_123-oliver commission , and holding out [his]_123-oliver trembling hand for the letter . “_{[4840-ma’am]} No , ” replied [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , giving it to [him]_123-oliver mechanically . [Oliver]_123-oliver glanced at it , and saw that it was directed to [Harry Maylie]_250-harry , [Esquire]_7036-esquire , at [[some great lord]_{7037-some great lord} ’s house in [the country]_{4929-the country}]_{7038-some great lord ’s house in the country} ; where , [he]_123-oliver could not make out . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Shall it go , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ? ” asked [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking up , impatiently . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think not , ” replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , taking it back . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will wait until tomorrow . ” With these words , [she]_{236-mrs. maylie} gave [Oliver]_123-oliver [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} purse , and [he]_123-oliver started off , without more delay , at the greatest speed [he]_123-oliver could muster . Swiftly [he]_123-oliver ran across [the fields]_{1006-the fields} , and down [the little lanes which sometimes divided [them]_{1006-the fields}]_{7041-the little lanes which sometimes divided them} : now almost hidden by the high corn on either side , and now emerging on [an open field]_{7042-an open field} , where the mowers and haymakers were busy at [their]_7043-their work : nor did [he]_123-oliver stop once , save now and then , for a few seconds , to recover breath , until [he]_123-oliver came , in a great heat , and covered with dust , on [the little market - place of [the market - town]_{3075-the market - town}]_{7044-the little market - place of the market - town} . Here [he]_123-oliver paused , and looked about for [the inn]_{3080-the inn} . There were [a white bank]_{7047-a white bank} , and [a red brewery]_{7048-a red brewery} , and [a yellow town - hall]_{7049-a yellow town - hall} ; and in one corner there was [a large house]_{7050-a large house} , with all the wood about [it]_{7050-a large house} painted green : before which was the sign of “_[0-i] [The George]_{3083-the george} . ” To this [he]_123-oliver hastened , as soon as it caught [his]_123-oliver eye . [He]_123-oliver spoke to [a postboy who was dozing under the gateway]_{7051-a postboy who was dozing under the gateway} ; and who , after hearing what [he]_123-oliver wanted , referred [him]_123-oliver to [the ostler]_{7052-the ostler} ; who after hearing all [he]_123-oliver had to say again , referred [him]_123-oliver to [the landlord]_{6334-the landlord} ; who was [a tall gentleman in a blue neckcloth , a white hat , drab breeches , and boots with tops to match , leaning against a pump by the stable - door]_{7054-a tall gentleman in a blue neckcloth , a white hat , drab breeches , and boots with tops to match , leaning against a pump by the stable - door} , picking [his]_123-oliver teeth with a silver toothpick . [This gentleman]_{5071-this gentleman} walked with much deliberation into the bar to make out the bill : which took a long time making out : and after it was ready , and paid , a horse had to be saddled , and [a man]_{476-a man} to be dressed , which took up ten good minutes more . Meanwhile [Oliver]_123-oliver was in such a desperate state of impatience and anxiety , that [he]_123-oliver felt as if [he]_123-oliver could have jumped upon the horse [himself]_123-oliver , and galloped away , full tear , to the next stage . At length , all was ready ; and the little parcel having been handed up , with many injunctions and entreaties for its speedy delivery , [the man]_{843-the man} set spurs to [his]_{843-the man} horse , and rattling over the uneven paving of [the market - place]_{7058-the market - place} , was out of [the town]_{812-the town} , and galloping along [the turnpike - road]_{7060-the turnpike - road} , in a couple of minutes . As it was something to feel certain that assistance was sent for , and that no time had been lost , [Oliver]_123-oliver hurried up [the inn - yard]_{7061-the inn - yard} , with a somewhat lighter heart . [He]_123-oliver was turning out of the gateway when [he]_123-oliver accidently stumbled against [a tall man wrapped in a cloak]_{7062-a tall man wrapped in a cloak} , who was at that moment coming out of [the inn]_{3080-the inn} door . “_[0-i] Hah ! ” cried [the man]_{843-the man} , fixing [his]_{843-the man} eyes on [Oliver]_123-oliver , and suddenly recoiling . “_[0-i] What the devil ’s this ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_3084-you pardon , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver ; “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i was in a great hurry to get [home]_4737-home , and did n’t see [you]_3084-you were coming . ” “_[251-death] [Death]_251-death ! ” muttered [the man]_{843-the man} to [himself]_{843-the man} , glaring at [the boy]_{423-the boy} with [his]_{843-the man} large dark eyes . “_[251-death] Who would have thought it ! Grind [him]_3087-him to ashes ! [He]_3087-him ’d start up from a stone coffin , to come in [my]_0-i way ! ” “_[3087-him] [I]_0-i am sorry , ” stammered [Oliver]_123-oliver , confused by [the strange man]_{6432-the strange man} ’s wild look . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i have not hurt [you]_3084-you ! ” “_[0-i] Rot [you]_0-i ! ” murmured [the man]_{843-the man} , in a horrible passion ; between [his]_{843-the man} clenched teeth ; “_[0-i] if [I]_0-i had only had the courage to say the word , [I]_0-i might have been free of [you]_0-i in a night . Curses on [your]_0-i head , and black death on [your]_0-i heart , [you]_0-i imp ! What are [you]_0-i doing here ? ” [The man]_{843-the man} shook [his]_{843-the man} fist , as [he]_{843-the man} uttered these words incoherently . [He]_{843-the man} advanced towards [Oliver]_123-oliver , as if with the intention of aiming a blow at [him]_123-oliver , but fell violently on the ground : writhing and foaming , in a fit . [Oliver]_123-oliver gazed , for a moment , at the struggles of [the madman]_{7070-the madman} ( for such [he]_123-oliver supposed [him]_{7070-the madman} to be ) ; and then darted into [the house]_{403-the house} for help . Having seen [him]_{7070-the madman} safely carried into [the hotel]_{7072-the hotel} , [he]_123-oliver turned [his]_123-oliver face homewards , running as fast as [he]_123-oliver could , to make up for lost time : and recalling with a great deal of astonishment and some fear , the extraordinary behaviour of [the person from whom [he]_123-oliver had just parted]_{7073-the person from whom he had just parted} . The circumstance did not dwell in [his]_123-oliver recollection long , however : for when [he]_123-oliver reached [the cottage]_{1011-the cottage} , there was enough to occupy [his]_123-oliver mind , and to drive all considerations of self completely from [his]_123-oliver memory . [Rose Maylie]_252-rose had rapidly grown worse ; before mid - night [she]_252-rose was delirious . [A medical practitioner , who resided on the spot]_{7075-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot} , was in constant attendance upon [her]_252-rose ; and after first seeing [the patient]_{329-the patient} , [he]_{7075-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot} had taken [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} aside , and pronounced [her]_252-rose disorder to be one of a most alarming nature . “_[0-i] In fact , ” [he]_{7075-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot} said , “_[0-i] it would be little short of a miracle , if [she]_3088-she recovered . ” How often did [Oliver]_123-oliver start from [his]_123-oliver bed that night , and stealing out , with noiseless footstep , to [the staircase]_{7077-the staircase} , listen for the slightest sound from [the sick chamber]_{7078-the sick chamber} ! How often did a tremble shake [his]_123-oliver frame , and cold drops of terror start upon [his]_123-oliver brow , when a sudden trampling of feet caused [him]_123-oliver to fear that something too dreadful to think of , had even then occurred ! And what had been the fervency of all the prayers [he]_123-oliver had ever muttered , compared with those [he]_123-oliver poured forth , now , in the agony and passion of [his]_123-oliver supplication for the life and health of the gentle creature , who was tottering on [the deep grave ’s verge]_{7079-the deep grave ’s verge} ! Oh ! the suspense , the fearful , acute suspense , of standing idly by while the life of one [we]_7080-we dearly love , is trembling in the balance ! Oh ! the racking thoughts that crowd upon the mind , and make the heart beat violently , and the breath come thick , by the force of the images [they]_7081-they conjure up before it ; the desperate anxiety _ to be doing something _ to relieve the pain , or lessen the danger , which [we]_7080-we have no power to alleviate ; the sinking of soul and spirit , which the sad remembrance of [our]_7080-we helplessness produces ; what tortures can equal these ; what reflections or endeavours can , in the full tide and fever of the time , allay them ! Morning came ; and [the little cottage]_{7014-the little cottage} was lonely and still . [People]_485-people spoke in whispers ; anxious faces appeared at the gate , from time to time ; [women]_1161-women and [children]_374-children went away in tears . All the livelong day , and for hours after it had grown dark , [Oliver]_123-oliver paced softly up and down [the garden]_{1014-the garden} , raising [his]_123-oliver eyes every instant to [the sick chamber]_{7078-the sick chamber} , and shuddering to see the darkened window , looking as if death lay stretched inside . Late that night , [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} arrived . “_[0-i] It is hard , ” said [the good doctor]_{6936-the good doctor} , turning away as [he]_{6936-the good doctor} spoke ; “_[0-i] so young ; so much beloved ; but there is very little hope . ” Another morning . The sun shone brightly ; as brightly as if it looked upon no misery or care ; and , with every leaf and flower in full bloom about [her]_7089-her ; with life , and health , and sounds and sights of joy , surrounding [her]_7089-her on every side : [the fair young creature]_{7090-the fair young creature} lay , wasting fast . [Oliver]_123-oliver crept away to [the old churchyard]_{7091-the old churchyard} , and sitting down on one of the green mounds , wept and prayed for [her]_7089-her , in silence . There was such peace and beauty in the scene ; so much of brightness and mirth in [the sunny landscape]_{7092-the sunny landscape} ; such blithesome music in the songs of the summer birds ; such freedom in the rapid flight of the rook , careering overhead ; so much of life and joyousness in all ; that , when [the boy]_{423-the boy} raised [his]_{423-the boy} aching eyes , and looked about , the thought instinctively occurred to [him]_{423-the boy} , that this was not a time for death ; that [Rose]_252-rose could surely never die when humbler things were all so glad and gay ; that [graves]_7094-graves were for cold and cheerless winter : not for sunlight and fragrance . [He]_{423-the boy} almost thought that shrouds were for the old and shrunken ; and that [they]_7095-they never wrapped the young and graceful form in their ghastly folds . A knell from the church bell broke harshly on these youthful thoughts . Another ! Again ! It was tolling for the funeral service . [A group of [humble mourners]_{7097-humble mourners}]_{7096-a group of humble mourners} entered the gate : wearing white favours ; for the corpse was young . [They]_{7096-a group of humble mourners} stood uncovered by [a grave]_{736-a grave} ; and there was [a mother]_{4546-a mother} — [a mother]_{4546-a mother} once — among [the weeping train]_{7101-the weeping train} . But the sun shone brightly , and the birds sang on . [Oliver]_123-oliver turned homeward , thinking on the many kindnesses [he]_123-oliver had received from [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , and wishing that the time could come again , that [he]_123-oliver might never cease showing [her]_{1668-the young lady} how grateful and attached [he]_123-oliver was . [He]_123-oliver had no cause for self - reproach on the score of neglect , or want of thought , for [he]_123-oliver had been devoted to [her]_{1668-the young lady} service ; and yet a hundred little occasions rose up before [him]_123-oliver , on which [he]_123-oliver fancied [he]_123-oliver might have been more zealous , and more earnest , and wished [he]_123-oliver had been . [We]_7103-we need be careful how [we]_7103-we deal with those about [us]_7103-we , when every death carries to some small circle of [survivors]_{7104-survivors} , thoughts of so much omitted , and so little done — of so many things forgotten , and so many more which might have been repaired ! There is no remorse so deep as that which is unavailing ; if [we]_7103-we would be spared its tortures , let [us]_7103-we remember this , in time . When [he]_123-oliver reached [home]_4737-home [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} was sitting in [the little parlour]_{7106-the little parlour} . [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s heart sank at sight of [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} ; for [she]_{236-mrs. maylie} had never left the bedside of [[her]_{236-mrs. maylie} niece]_{7007-her niece} ; and [he]_123-oliver trembled to think what change could have driven [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} away . [He]_123-oliver learnt that [she]_{236-mrs. maylie} had fallen into a deep sleep , from which [she]_{236-mrs. maylie} would waken , either to recovery and life , or to bid [them]_7108-they farewell , and die . [They]_7108-they sat , listening , and afraid to speak , for hours . The untasted meal was removed , with looks which showed that [their]_7108-they thoughts were elsewhere , [they]_7108-they watched the sun as [he]_123-oliver sank lower and lower , and , at length , cast over sky and earth those brilliant hues which herald [his]_123-oliver departure . [Their]_7108-they quick ears caught the sound of an approaching footstep . [They]_7108-they both involuntarily darted to the door , as [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} entered . “_[0-i] What of [Rose]_252-rose ? ” cried [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} . “_[252-rose] Tell [me]_0-i at once ! [I]_0-i can bear it ; anything but suspense ! Oh , tell [me]_0-i ! in the name of Heaven ! ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must compose [yourself]_0-i , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} supporting [her]_{1080-the old lady} . “_[0-i] Be calm , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ma’am , pray . ” “_[171-god] Let [me]_0-i go , in [God]_171-god ’s name ! [[My]_0-i dear child]_{5235-my dear child} ! [She]_252-rose is dead ! [She]_252-rose is dying ! ” “_[252-rose] No ! ” cried [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , passionately . “_[252-rose] As [He]_3091-he is good and merciful , [she]_252-rose will live to bless [us]_3092-us all , for years to come . ” [The lady]_{711-the lady} fell upon [her]_{711-the lady} knees , and tried to fold [her]_{711-the lady} hands together ; but the energy which had supported [her]_{711-the lady} so long , fled up to Heaven with [her]_{711-the lady} first thanksgiving ; and [she]_{711-the lady} sank into the friendly arms which were extended to receive [her]_{711-the lady} . CHAPTER XXXIV . CONTAINS SOME INTRODUCTORY PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO [A YOUNG GENTLEMAN WHO NOW ARRIVES UPON THE SCENE]_{253-a young gentleman who now arrives upon the scene} ; AND A NEW ADVENTURE WHICH HAPPENED TO [OLIVER]_123-oliver It was almost too much happiness to bear . [Oliver]_123-oliver felt stunned and stupefied by the unexpected intelligence ; [he]_123-oliver could not weep , or speak , or rest . [He]_123-oliver had scarcely the power of understanding anything that had passed , until , after a long ramble in the quiet evening air , a burst of tears came to [his]_123-oliver relief , and [he]_123-oliver seemed to awaken , all at once , to a full sense of the joyful change that had occurred , and the almost insupportable load of anguish which had been taken from [his]_123-oliver breast . The night was fast closing in , when [he]_123-oliver returned homeward : laden with flowers which [he]_123-oliver had culled , with peculiar care , for the adornment of [the sick chamber]_{7078-the sick chamber} . As [he]_123-oliver walked briskly along [the road]_{825-the road} , [he]_123-oliver heard behind [him]_123-oliver , the noise of [some vehicle]_{7115-some vehicle} , approaching at a furious pace . Looking round , [he]_123-oliver saw that it was a post - chaise , driven at great speed ; and as the horses were galloping , and [the road]_{825-the road} was narrow , [he]_123-oliver stood leaning against a gate until it should have passed [him]_123-oliver . As it dashed on , [Oliver]_123-oliver caught a glimpse of [a man in a white nightcap]_{7117-a man in a white nightcap} , whose face seemed familiar to [him]_123-oliver , although [his]_123-oliver view was so brief that [he]_123-oliver could not identify [the person]_{7118-the person} . In another second or two , the nightcap was thrust out of the chaise - window , and a stentorian voice bellowed to [the driver]_{5784-the driver} to stop : which [he]_{5784-the driver} did , as soon as [he]_{5784-the driver} could pull up [his]_{5784-the driver} horses . Then , the nightcap once again appeared : and the same voice called [Oliver]_123-oliver by [his]_123-oliver name . “_[252-rose] Here ! ” cried [the voice]_{744-the voice} . “_[252-rose] [Oliver]_123-oliver , what ’s the news ? [Miss Rose]_237-rose ! [Master O - li - ver]_{3093-master o - li - ver} ! ” “_{[3093-master o - li - ver]} Is it [you]_3094-you , [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ? ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , running up to the chaise - door . [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} popped out [his]_{233-mr. giles} nightcap again , preparatory to making some reply , when [he]_{233-mr. giles} was suddenly pulled back by [a young gentleman who occupied the other corner of the chaise]_{7121-a young gentleman who occupied the other corner of the chaise} , and who eagerly demanded what was the news . “_[3094-you] In a word ! ” cried [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , “_[3094-you] Better or worse ? ” “_[3094-you] Better — much better ! ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , hastily . “_[3094-you] Thank Heaven ! ” exclaimed [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[3094-you] [You]_123-oliver are sure ? ” “_[123-oliver] Quite , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[4543-sir] The change took place only a few hours ago ; and [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} says , that all danger is at an end . ” [The gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} said not another word , but , opening the chaise - door , leaped out , and taking [Oliver]_123-oliver hurriedly by the arm , led [him]_123-oliver aside . “_{[238-mr. losberne]} [You]_123-oliver are quite certain ? There is no possibility of any mistake on [your]_123-oliver part , [[my]_0-i boy]_{4668-my boy} , is there ? ” demanded [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} in a tremulous voice . “_[123-oliver] Do not deceive [me]_0-i , by awakening hopes that are not to be fulfilled . ” “_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i would not for [the world]_{351-the world} , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Indeed [you]_4543-sir may believe [me]_0-i . [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} ’s words were , that [she]_3099-she would live to bless [us]_3100-us all for many years to come . [I]_0-i heard [him]_{238-mr. losberne} say so . ” The tears stood in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s eyes as [he]_123-oliver recalled the scene which was the beginning of so much happiness ; and [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} turned [his]_{4594-the gentleman} face away , and remained silent , for some minutes . [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [he]_123-oliver heard [him]_{4594-the gentleman} sob , more than once ; but [he]_123-oliver feared to interrupt [him]_{4594-the gentleman} by any fresh remark — for [he]_123-oliver could well guess what [his]_123-oliver feelings were — and so stood apart , feigning to be occupied with [his]_123-oliver nosegay . All this time , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , with the white nightcap on , had been sitting on the steps of the chaise , supporting an elbow on each knee , and wiping [his]_{233-mr. giles} eyes with a blue cotton pocket - handkerchief dotted with white spots . That [the honest fellow]_{7127-the honest fellow} had not been feigning emotion , was abundantly demonstrated by the very red eyes with which [he]_{233-mr. giles} regarded [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} , when [he]_{233-mr. giles} turned round and addressed [him]_{1112-the young gentleman} . “_{[238-mr. losberne]} [I]_0-i think [you]_3101-you had better go on to [[my]_0-i mother]_{4905-my mother} ’s in the chaise , [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , ” said [he]_0-i . “_{[233-mr. giles]} [I]_0-i would rather walk slowly on , so as to gain a little time before [I]_0-i see [her]_{4905-my mother} . [You]_3101-you can say [I]_0-i am coming . ” “_[3101-you] [I]_0-i beg [your]_3101-you pardon , [Mr. Harry]_{254-mr. harry} , ” said [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} : giving a final polish to [his]_{233-mr. giles} ruffled countenance with the handkerchief ; “_{[254-mr. harry]} but if [you]_3101-you would leave [the postboy]_{3103-the postboy} to say that , [I]_0-i should be very much obliged to [you]_3101-you . It would n’t be proper for [the maids]_{3104-the maids} to see [me]_0-i in this state , [sir]_4543-sir ; [I]_0-i should never have any more authority with [them]_{3104-the maids} if [they]_{3104-the maids} did . ” “_{[3104-the maids]} Well , ” rejoined [Harry Maylie]_250-harry , smiling , “_[3101-you] [you]_3101-you can do as [you]_3101-you like . Let [him]_{3103-the postboy} go on with the luggage , if [you]_3101-you wish it , and do [you]_3101-you follow with [us]_3106-their . Only first exchange that nightcap for some more appropriate covering , or [we]_3106-their shall be taken for [madmen]_3107-madmen . ” [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , reminded of [his]_{233-mr. giles} unbecoming costume , snatched off and pocketed [his]_{233-mr. giles} nightcap ; and substituted a hat , of grave and sober shape , which [he]_{233-mr. giles} took out of the chaise . This done , [the postboy]_{3103-the postboy} drove off ; [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , [Mr. Maylie]_{255-mr. maylie} , and [Oliver]_123-oliver , followed at [their]_3106-their leisure . As [they]_3106-their walked along , [Oliver]_123-oliver glanced from time to time with much interest and curiosity at [the new comer]_{1486-the new comer} . [He]_123-oliver seemed about five - and - twenty years of age , and was of the middle height ; [his]_123-oliver countenance was frank and handsome ; and [his]_123-oliver demeanor easy and prepossessing . Notwithstanding the difference between youth and age , [he]_123-oliver bore so strong a likeness to [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , that [Oliver]_123-oliver would have had no great difficulty in imagining [their]_3106-their relationship , if [he]_123-oliver had not already spoken of [her]_{1080-the old lady} as [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother} . [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} was anxiously waiting to receive [[her]_{236-mrs. maylie} son]_{7133-her son} when [he]_123-oliver reached [the cottage]_{1011-the cottage} . The meeting did not take place without great emotion on both sides . “_[256-mother] [Mother]_256-mother ! ” whispered [the young man]_{5600-the young man} ; “_[256-mother] why did [you]_256-mother not write before ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did , ” replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} ; “_[0-i] but , on reflection , [I]_0-i determined to keep back the letter until [I]_0-i had heard [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} ’s opinion . ” “_{[238-mr. losberne]} But why , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , “_{[238-mr. losberne]} why run the chance of that occurring which so nearly happened ? If [Rose]_237-rose had — [I]_0-i can not utter that word now — if this illness had terminated differently , how could [you]_256-mother ever have forgiven [yourself]_256-mother ! How could [I]_0-i ever have know happiness again ! ” “_{[238-mr. losberne]} If that _ had _ been the case , [Harry]_250-harry , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , “_[250-harry] [I]_0-i fear [your]_250-harry happiness would have been effectually blighted , and that [your]_250-harry arrival [here]_4553-here , a day sooner or a day later , would have been of very , very little import . ” “_[250-harry] And who can wonder if it be so , [mother]_4602-mother ? ” rejoined [the young man]_{5600-the young man} ; “_[0-i] or why should [I]_0-i say , _ if?_—It is — it is — [you]_250-harry know it , [mother]_4602-mother — [you]_250-harry must know it ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know that [she]_237-rose deserves the best and purest love the heart of [man]_5049-man can offer , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know that the devotion and affection of [her]_237-rose nature require no ordinary return , but one that shall be deep and lasting . If [I]_0-i did not feel this , and know , besides , that a changed behaviour in one [she]_237-rose loved would break [her]_237-rose heart , [I]_0-i should not feel [my]_0-i task so difficult of performance , or have to encounter so many struggles in [my]_0-i own bosom , when [I]_0-i take what seems to [me]_0-i to be the strict line of duty . ” “_{[4602-mother]} This is unkind , [mother]_4602-mother , ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_{[4602-mother]} Do [you]_4602-mother still suppose that [I]_0-i am [a boy ignorant of [my]_0-i own mind , and mistaking the impulses of [my]_0-i own soul]_{3113-a boy ignorant of my own mind , and mistaking the impulses of my own soul} ? ” “_{[4602-mother]} [I]_0-i think , [[my]_0-i dear son]_{3114-my dear son} , ” returned [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , laying [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} hand upon [his]_{3114-my dear son} shoulder , “_[0-i] that [youth]_3115-youth has many generous impulses which do not last ; and that among them are some , which , being gratified , become only the more fleeting . Above all , [I]_0-i think ” said [the lady]_{711-the lady} , fixing [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} eyes on [[her]_{236-mrs. maylie} son]_{7133-her son} ’s face , “_[0-i] that if [an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} marry [a wife on whose name there is a stain , which , though it originate in no fault of [hers]_0-i , may be visited by [cold and sordid people]_{3118-cold and sordid people} upon [her]_3119-her , and upon [[his]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} children]_{3120-his children} also : and , in exact proportion to [his]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} success in [the world]_{351-the world}]_{3117-a wife on whose name there is a stain , which , though it originate in no fault of hers , may be visited by cold and sordid people upon her , and upon his children also : and , in exact proportion to his success in the world} , be cast in [his]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} teeth , and made the subject of sneers against [him]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} : [he]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} may , no matter how generous and good [his]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} nature , one day repent of the connection [he]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} formed in early life . And [she]_3119-her may have the pain of knowing that [he]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} does so . ” “_[3119-her] [Mother]_4602-mother , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , impatiently , “_[3119-her] [he]_{3116-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} would be [a selfish brute]_{3123-a selfish brute} , unworthy alike of the name of [man]_5049-man and of [the woman [you]_4602-mother describe]_{3125-the woman you describe} , who acted thus . ” “_{[3123-a selfish brute]} [You]_4602-mother think so now , [Harry]_250-harry , ” replied [[his]_250-harry mother]_{4584-his mother} . “_{[4602-mother]} And ever will ! ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} . “_[250-harry] The mental agony [I]_0-i have suffered , during the last two days , wrings from [me]_0-i the avowal to [you]_4602-mother of a passion which , as [you]_4602-mother well know , is not one of yesterday , nor one [I]_0-i have lightly formed . On [Rose]_237-rose , [sweet , gentle girl]_{3126-sweet , gentle girl} ! [my]_0-i heart is set , as firmly as ever heart of [man]_5049-man was set on [woman]_3128-woman . [I]_0-i have no thought , no view , no hope in life , beyond [her]_3128-woman ; and if [you]_4602-mother oppose [me]_0-i in this great stake , [you]_4602-mother take [my]_0-i peace and happiness in [your]_4602-mother hands , and cast them to the wind . [Mother]_4602-mother , think better of this , and of [me]_0-i , and do not disregard the happiness of which [you]_4602-mother seem to think so little . ” “_[250-harry] [Harry]_250-harry , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , “_[250-harry] it is because [I]_0-i think so much of warm and sensitive hearts , that [I]_0-i would spare [them]_3130-them from being wounded . But [we]_3131-we have said enough , and more than enough , on this matter , just now . ” “_[3131-we] Let it rest with [Rose]_237-rose , then , ” interposed [Harry]_250-harry . “_[237-rose] [You]_0-i will not press these overstrained opinions of [yours]_0-i , so far , as to throw any obstacle in [my]_0-i way ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not , ” rejoined [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} ; “_[0-i] but [I]_0-i would have [you]_250-harry consider — ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i _ have _ considered ! ” was the impatient reply ; “_{[4602-mother]} [Mother]_4602-mother , [I]_0-i have considered , years and years . [I]_0-i have considered , ever since [I]_0-i have been capable of serious reflection . [My]_0-i feelings remain unchanged , as they ever will ; and why should [I]_0-i suffer the pain of a delay in giving [them]_3130-them vent , which can be productive of no earthly good ? No ! Before [I]_0-i leave [this place]_{6266-this place} , [Rose]_237-rose shall hear [me]_0-i . ” “_[237-rose] [She]_237-rose shall , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . “_[237-rose] There is something in [your]_4602-mother manner , which would almost imply that [she]_237-rose will hear [me]_0-i coldly , [mother]_4602-mother , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} . “_{[4602-mother]} Not coldly , ” rejoined [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} ; “_[237-rose] far from it . ” “_[237-rose] How then ? ” urged [the young man]_{5600-the young man} . “_[237-rose] [She]_237-rose has formed no other attachment ? ” “_[237-rose] No , indeed , ” replied [[his]_{5600-the young man} mother]_{4584-his mother} ; “_[0-i] [you]_0-i have , or [I]_0-i mistake , too strong a hold on [her]_237-rose affections already . What [I]_0-i would say , ” resumed [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , stopping [[her]_{1080-the old lady} son]_{7133-her son} as [he]_{5600-the young man} was about to speak , “_[0-i] is this . Before [you]_0-i stake [your]_0-i all on this chance ; before [you]_0-i suffer [yourself]_0-i to be carried to the highest point of hope ; reflect for a few moments , [[my]_0-i dear child]_{5235-my dear child} , on [Rose]_237-rose ’s history , and consider what effect the knowledge of [her]_237-rose doubtful birth may have on [her]_237-rose decision : devoted as [she]_237-rose is to [us]_3136-us , with all the intensity of [her]_237-rose noble mind , and with that perfect sacrifice of self which , in all matters , great or trifling , has always been [her]_237-rose characteristic . ” “_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ” “_[0-i] That [I]_0-i leave [you]_0-i to discover , ” replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must go back to [her]_237-rose . God bless [you]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall see [you]_0-i again tonight ? ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , eagerly . “_[0-i] By and by , ” replied [the lady]_{711-the lady} ; “_[0-i] when [I]_0-i leave [Rose]_237-rose . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will tell [her]_237-rose [I]_0-i am here ? ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_[0-i] Of course , ” replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . “_[0-i] And say how anxious [I]_0-i have been , and how much [I]_0-i have suffered , and how [I]_0-i long to see [her]_237-rose . [You]_0-i will not refuse to do this , [mother]_4602-mother ? ” “_{[4602-mother]} No , ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will tell [her]_237-rose all . ” And pressing [[her]_{1080-the old lady} son]_{7133-her son} ’s hand , affectionately , [she]_{1080-the old lady} hastened from [the room]_{418-the room} . [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} and [Oliver]_123-oliver had remained at another end of [the apartment]_{1634-the apartment} while this hurried conversation was proceeding . [The former]_{1460-the former} now held out [his]_{1460-the former} hand to [Harry Maylie]_250-harry ; and hearty salutations were exchanged between [them]_7156-them . [The doctor]_{4910-the doctor} then communicated , in reply to multifarious questions from [[his]_{4910-the doctor} young friend]_{5642-his young friend} , a precise account of [[his]_{4910-the doctor} patient]_{6706-his patient} ’s situation ; which was quite as consolatory and full of promise , as [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s statement had encouraged [him]_{4910-the doctor} to hope ; and to the whole of which , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , who affected to be busy about the luggage , listened with greedy ears . “_[0-i] Have [you]_3138-you shot anything particular , lately , [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ? ” inquired [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , when [he]_{4910-the doctor} had concluded . “_[3138-you] Nothing particular , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , colouring up to the eyes . “_[3138-you] Nor catching [any thieves]_{3140-any thieves} , nor identifying [any house - breakers]_{3141-any house - breakers} ? ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[4543-sir] None at all , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , with much gravity . “_[4543-sir] Well , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sorry to hear it , because [you]_3138-you do that sort of thing admirably . Pray , how is [Brittles]_234-brittles ? ” “_{[234-brittles]} [The boy]_{423-the boy} is very well , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , recovering [his]_{233-mr. giles} usual tone of patronage ; “_[4543-sir] and sends [his]_{423-the boy} respectful duty , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_[4543-sir] That ’s well , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[4543-sir] Seeing [you]_3138-you here , reminds [me]_0-i , [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , that on the day before that on which [I]_0-i was called away so hurriedly , [I]_0-i executed , at the request of [[your]_3138-you good mistress]_{3146-your good mistress} , a small commission in [your]_3138-you favour . Just step into this corner a moment , will [you]_3138-you ? ” [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} walked into [the corner]_{5265-the corner} with much importance , and some wonder , and was honoured with a short whispering conference with [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , on the termination of which , [he]_{233-mr. giles} made a great many bows , and retired with steps of unusual stateliness . The subject matter of this conference was not disclosed in [the parlour]_{5422-the parlour} , but [the kitchen]_{939-the kitchen} was speedily enlightened concerning it ; for [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} walked straight thither , and having called for a mug of ale , announced , with an air of majesty , which was highly effective , that it had pleased [[his]_{233-mr. giles} mistress]_{7168-his mistress} , in consideration of [his]_{233-mr. giles} gallant behaviour on the occasion of that attempted robbery , to deposit , in [the local savings - bank]_{7169-the local savings - bank} , the sum of five - and - twenty pounds , for [his]_{233-mr. giles} sole use and benefit . At this , [the two women - servants]_{6638-the two women - servants} lifted up [their]_{6638-the two women - servants} hands and eyes , and supposed that [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} , pulling out [his]_{233-mr. giles} shirt - frill , replied , “_[3138-you] No , no ” ; and that if [they]_{6638-the two women - servants} observed that [he]_{233-mr. giles} was at all haughty to [[his]_{233-mr. giles} inferiors]_{7171-his inferiors} , [he]_{233-mr. giles} would thank [them]_{6638-the two women - servants} to tell [him]_{233-mr. giles} so . And then [he]_{233-mr. giles} made a great many other remarks , no less illustrative of [his]_{233-mr. giles} humility , which were received with equal favour and applause , and were , withal , as original and as much to the purpose , as the remarks of [great men]_{7172-great men} commonly are . Above stairs , the remainder of the evening passed cheerfully away ; for [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} was in high spirits ; and however fatigued or thoughtful [Harry Maylie]_250-harry might have been at first , [he]_250-harry was not proof against [the worthy gentleman]_{7174-the worthy gentleman} ’s good humour , which displayed itself in a great variety of sallies and professional recollections , and an abundance of small jokes , which struck [Oliver]_123-oliver as being the drollest things [he]_123-oliver had ever heard , and caused [him]_123-oliver to laugh proportionately ; to the evident satisfaction of [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , who laughed immoderately at [himself]_250-harry , and made [Harry]_250-harry laugh almost as heartily , by the very force of sympathy . So , [they]_{6638-the two women - servants} were as pleasant a party as , under the circumstances , [they]_{6638-the two women - servants} could well have been ; and it was late before [they]_{6638-the two women - servants} retired , with light and thankful hearts , to take that rest of which , after the doubt and suspense [they]_{6638-the two women - servants} had recently undergone , [they]_{6638-the two women - servants} stood much in need . [Oliver]_123-oliver rose next morning , in better heart , and went about [his]_123-oliver usual occupations , with more hope and pleasure than [he]_123-oliver had known for many days . The birds were once more hung out , to sing , in [their]_{6638-the two women - servants} old places ; and the sweetest wild flowers that could be found , were once more gathered to gladden Rose with their beauty . The melancholy which had seemed to the sad eyes of [the anxious boy]_{7176-the anxious boy} to hang , for days past , over every object , beautiful as all were , was dispelled by magic . The dew seemed to sparkle more brightly on the green leaves ; the air to rustle among them with a sweeter music ; and the sky itself to look more blue and bright . Such is the influence which the condition of [our]_7177-our own thoughts , exercise , even over the appearance of external objects . [Men who look on nature]_{7178-men who look on nature} , and [[their]_{7178-men who look on nature} fellow - men]_{7179-their fellow - men} , and cry that all is dark and gloomy , are in the right ; but the sombre colours are reflections from [their]_{7178-men who look on nature} own jaundiced eyes and hearts . The real hues are delicate , and need a clearer vision . It is worthy of remark , and [Oliver]_123-oliver did not fail to note it at the time , that [his]_123-oliver morning expeditions were no longer made alone . [Harry Maylie]_250-harry , after the very first morning when [he]_250-harry met [Oliver]_123-oliver coming laden [home]_4737-home , was seized with such a passion for flowers , and displayed such a taste in [their]_{6638-the two women - servants} arrangement , as left [[his]_250-harry young companion]_{7181-his young companion} far behind . If [Oliver]_123-oliver were behindhand in these respects , [he]_123-oliver knew where the best were to be found ; and morning after morning [they]_{6638-the two women - servants} scoured [the country]_{4929-the country} together , and brought [home]_4737-home the fairest that blossomed . The window of [[the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} ’s chamber]_{7185-the young lady ’s chamber} was opened now ; for [she]_{1668-the young lady} loved to feel the rich summer air stream in , and revive [her]_{1668-the young lady} with its freshness ; but there always stood in water , just inside the lattice , one particular little bunch , which was made up with great care , every morning . [Oliver]_123-oliver could not help noticing that the withered flowers were never thrown away , although the little vase was regularly replenished ; nor , could [he]_123-oliver help observing , that whenever [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} came into [the garden]_{1014-the garden} , [he]_123-oliver invariably cast [his]_123-oliver eyes up to that particular corner , and nodded [his]_123-oliver head most expressively , as [he]_123-oliver set forth on [his]_123-oliver morning ’s walk . Pending these observations , the days were flying by ; and [Rose]_237-rose was rapidly recovering . Nor did [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s time hang heavy on [his]_123-oliver hands , although [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} had not yet left [[her]_{1668-the young lady} chamber]_{7189-her chamber} , and there were no evening walks , save now and then , for a short distance , with [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} . [He]_123-oliver applied [himself]_123-oliver , with redoubled assiduity , to the instructions of [the white - headed old gentleman]_{7190-the white - headed old gentleman} , and laboured so hard that [his]_123-oliver quick progress surprised even [himself]_123-oliver . It was while [he]_123-oliver was engaged in this pursuit , that [he]_123-oliver was greatly startled and distressed by a most unexpected occurrence . [The little room in which [he]_123-oliver was accustomed to sit , when busy at [his]_123-oliver books]_{7191-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books} , was on the ground - floor , at [the back of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{7192-the back of the house} . [It]_{7191-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books} was quite [a cottage - room]_{7194-a cottage - room} , with a lattice - window : around which were clusters of jessamine and honeysuckle , that crept over the casement , and filled the place with their delicious perfume . It looked into [a garden]_{7195-a garden} , whence a wicket - gate opened into [a small paddock]_{7196-a small paddock} ; all beyond , was fine meadow - land and wood . There was [no other dwelling near]_{7197-no other dwelling near} , in that direction ; and the prospect [it]_{7191-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books} commanded was very extensive . One beautiful evening , when the first shades of twilight were beginning to settle upon [the earth]_{1083-the earth} , [Oliver]_123-oliver sat at this window , intent upon [his]_123-oliver books . [He]_123-oliver had been poring over them for some time ; and , as the day had been uncommonly sultry , and [he]_123-oliver had exerted [himself]_123-oliver a great deal , it is no disparagement to [the authors]_{7199-the authors} , whoever [they]_{7199-the authors} may have been , to say , that gradually and by slow degrees , [he]_123-oliver fell asleep . There is a kind of sleep that steals upon [us]_7200-our sometimes , which , while it holds the body prisoner , does not free the mind from a sense of things about it , and enable it to ramble at its pleasure . So far as an overpowering heaviness , a prostration of strength , and an utter inability to control [our]_7200-our thoughts or power of motion , can be called sleep , this is it ; and yet , [we]_7200-our have a consciousness of all that is going on about [us]_7200-our , and , if [we]_7200-our dream at such a time , words which are really spoken , or sounds which really exist at the moment , accommodate themselves with surprising readiness to [our]_7200-our visions , until reality and imagination become so strangely blended that it is afterwards almost matter of impossibility to separate the two . Nor is this , the most striking phenomenon incidental to such a state . It is an undoubted fact , that although [our]_7200-our senses of touch and sight be for the time dead , yet [our]_7200-our sleeping thoughts , and the visionary scenes that pass before [us]_7200-our , will be influenced and materially influenced , by the _ mere silent presence _ of some external object ; which may not have been near [us]_7200-our when [we]_7200-our closed [our]_7200-our eyes : and of whose vicinity [we]_7200-our have had no waking consciousness . [Oliver]_123-oliver knew , perfectly well , that [he]_123-oliver was in [[his]_123-oliver own little room]_{7201-his own little room} ; that [his]_123-oliver books were lying on the table before [him]_123-oliver ; that the sweet air was stirring among the creeping plants outside . And yet [he]_123-oliver was asleep . Suddenly , the scene changed ; the air became close and confined ; and [he]_123-oliver thought , with a glow of terror , that [he]_123-oliver was in [[the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s house]_{7203-the jew ’s house} again . There sat [the hideous old man]_{5626-the hideous old man} , in [his]_{5626-the hideous old man} accustomed corner , pointing at [him]_123-oliver , and whispering to [another man]_{7205-another man} , with [his]_{5626-the hideous old man} face averted , who sat beside [him]_123-oliver . “_[3138-you] Hush , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ! ” [he]_123-oliver thought [he]_123-oliver heard [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} say ; “_[3148-he] it is [he]_3148-he , sure enough . Come away . ” “_[3148-he] [He]_3148-he ! ” [the other man]_{5981-the other man} seemed to answer ; “_[0-i] could [I]_0-i mistake [him]_3148-he , think [you]_0-i ? If [a crowd of ghosts]_{3149-a crowd of ghosts} were to put [themselves]_{3149-a crowd of ghosts} into [his]_3148-he exact shape , and [he]_3148-he stood amongst [them]_{3149-a crowd of ghosts} , there is something that would tell [me]_0-i how to point [him]_3148-he out . If [you]_3150-you buried [him]_3148-he fifty feet deep , and took [me]_0-i across [[his]_3148-he grave]_{3151-his grave} , [I]_0-i fancy [I]_0-i should know , if there was n’t a mark above it , that [he]_3148-he lay buried there ? ” [The man]_{843-the man} seemed to say this , with such dreadful hatred , that [Oliver]_123-oliver awoke with the fear , and started up . Good Heaven ! what was that , which sent the blood tingling to [his]_123-oliver heart , and deprived [him]_123-oliver of [his]_123-oliver voice , and of power to move ! There — there — at the window — close before [him]_123-oliver — so close , that [he]_123-oliver could have almost touched [him]_{843-the man} before [he]_123-oliver started back : with [his]_123-oliver eyes peering into [the room]_{418-the room} , and meeting [his]_123-oliver : there stood [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ! And beside [him]_123-oliver , white with rage or fear , or both , were the scowling features of [the man who had accosted [him]_123-oliver in [the inn - yard]_{7061-the inn - yard}]_{7211-the man who had accosted him in the inn - yard} . It was but an instant , a glance , a flash , before [his]_123-oliver eyes ; and [they]_7213-they were gone . But [they]_7213-they had recognised [him]_123-oliver , and [he]_123-oliver [them]_7213-they ; and [their]_7213-they look was as firmly impressed upon [his]_123-oliver memory , as if it had been deeply carved in stone , and set before [him]_123-oliver from [his]_123-oliver birth . [He]_123-oliver stood transfixed for a moment ; then , leaping from the window into [the garden]_{1014-the garden} , called loudly for help . CHAPTER XXXV . [CONTAINING THE UNSATISFACTORY RESULT OF OLIVER ’S ADVENTURE]_123-oliver ; AND A CONVERSATION OF SOME IMPORTANCE BETWEEN [HARRY MAYLIE]_250-harry AND [ROSE]_237-rose When [the inmates of the house]_{7215-the inmates of the house} , attracted by [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s cries , hurried to the spot from which [they]_{7215-the inmates of the house} proceeded , [they]_{7215-the inmates of the house} found [him]_123-oliver , pale and agitated , pointing in the direction of [the meadows behind [the house]_{403-the house}]_{7216-the meadows behind the house} , and scarcely able to articulate the words , “_{[1184-the jew]} [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} ! [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ! ” [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} was at a loss to comprehend what this outcry meant ; but [Harry Maylie]_250-harry , whose perceptions were something quicker , and who had heard [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s history from [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother} , understood it at once . “_{[1184-the jew]} What direction did [he]_{1184-the jew} take ? ” [he]_250-harry asked , catching up a heavy stick which was standing in a corner . “_{[1184-the jew]} That , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing out the course [the man]_{843-the man} had taken ; “_{[1184-the jew]} [I]_0-i missed [them]_3154-they in an instant . ” “_[0-i] Then , [they]_3154-they are in [the ditch]_{2565-the ditch} ! ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_[0-i] Follow ! And keep as near [me]_0-i , as [you]_3156-you can . ” So saying , [he]_123-oliver sprang over the hedge , and darted off with a speed which rendered it matter of exceeding difficulty for [the others]_{1362-the others} to keep near [him]_123-oliver . [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} followed as well as [he]_{233-mr. giles} could ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver followed too ; and in the course of a minute or two , [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} [, who had been out walking , and just then returned]_{7221-, who had been out walking , and just then returned} , tumbled over the hedge after [them]_3154-they , and picking [himself]_{238-mr. losberne} up with more agility than [he]_{238-mr. losberne} could have been supposed to possess , struck into the same course at no contemptible speed , shouting all the while , most prodigiously , to know what was the matter . On [they]_3154-they all went ; nor stopped [they]_3154-they once to breathe , until [the leader]_{7222-the leader} , striking off into an angle of the field indicated by [Oliver]_123-oliver , began to search , narrowly , [the ditch]_{2565-the ditch} and hedge adjoining ; which afforded time for [the remainder of [the party]_{5609-the party}]_{7224-the remainder of the party} to come up ; and for [Oliver]_123-oliver to communicate to [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} the circumstances that had led to so vigorous a pursuit . The search was all in vain . There were not even the traces of recent footsteps , to be seen . [They]_3154-they stood now , on the summit of [a little hill]_{7226-a little hill} , commanding [the open fields]_{7227-the open fields} in every direction for three or four miles . There was [the village]_{6973-the village} in [the hollow on the left]_{7229-the hollow on the left} ; but , in order to gain that , after pursuing the track [Oliver]_123-oliver had pointed out , [the men]_{7230-the men} must have made a circuit of open ground , which it was impossible [they]_{7230-the men} could have accomplished in so short a time . A thick wood skirted [the meadow - land]_{7231-the meadow - land} in another direction ; but [they]_{7230-the men} could not have gained that covert for the same reason . “_[3156-you] It must have been a dream , [Oliver]_123-oliver , ” said [Harry Maylie]_250-harry . “_[123-oliver] Oh no , indeed , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , shuddering at the very recollection of [the old wretch]_{5411-the old wretch} ’s countenance ; “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i saw [him]_4543-sir too plainly for that . [I]_0-i saw [them]_3158-them both , as plainly as [I]_0-i see [you]_123-oliver now . ” “_[0-i] Who was [the other]_{591-the other} ? ” inquired [Harry]_250-harry and [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , together . “_{[591-the other]} [The very same man [I]_0-i told [you]_4543-sir of , who came so suddenly upon [me]_0-i at [the inn]_{3080-the inn}]_{3160-the very same man i told you of , who came so suddenly upon me at the inn} , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[3162-we] [We]_3162-we had [our]_3162-we eyes fixed full upon [each other]_{512-each other} ; and [I]_0-i could swear to [him]_4543-sir . ” “_[3158-them] [They]_3158-them took this way ? ” demanded [Harry]_250-harry : “_[123-oliver] are [you]_123-oliver sure ? ” “_[123-oliver] As [I]_0-i am that [the men]_{7230-the men} were at the window , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing down , as [he]_123-oliver spoke , to the hedge which divided [the cottage - garden]_{7233-the cottage - garden} from [the meadow]_{7234-the meadow} . “_{[7230-the men]} [The tall man]_{3165-the tall man} leaped over , just there ; and [the Jew , running a few paces to the right]_{3166-the jew , running a few paces to the right} , crept through that gap . ” [The two gentlemen]_{7235-the two gentlemen} watched [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s earnest face , as [he]_123-oliver spoke , and looking from [him]_123-oliver to [each other]_{512-each other} , seemed to feel satisfied of the accuracy of what [he]_123-oliver said . Still , in no direction were there any appearances of the trampling of [men]_412-men in hurried flight . The grass was long ; but it was trodden down nowhere , save where [their]_{7235-the two gentlemen} own feet had crushed it . The sides and brinks of the ditches were of damp clay ; but in no one place could [they]_{7235-the two gentlemen} discern the print of [men]_412-men ’s shoes , or the slightest mark which would indicate that any feet had pressed the ground for hours before . “_{[3166-the jew , running a few paces to the right]} This is strange ! ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_{[3166-the jew , running a few paces to the right]} Strange ? ” echoed [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[244-messrs. blathers]} [Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff , [themselves]_{3167-themselves} , could make nothing of it . ” Notwithstanding the evidently useless nature of [their]_{7235-the two gentlemen} search , [they]_{7235-the two gentlemen} did not desist until the coming on of night rendered its further prosecution hopeless ; and even then , [they]_{7235-the two gentlemen} gave it up with reluctance . [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} was dispatched to [the different ale - houses in [the village]_{6973-the village}]_{7240-the different ale - houses in the village} , furnished with the best description [Oliver]_123-oliver could give of the appearance and dress of [the strangers]_{6854-the strangers} . Of these , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} was , at all events , sufficiently remarkable to be remembered , supposing [he]_{1184-the jew} had been seen drinking , or loitering about ; but [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} returned without any intelligence , calculated to dispel or lessen the mystery . On the next day , fresh search was made , and the inquiries renewed ; but with no better success . On the day following , [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Mr. Maylie]_{255-mr. maylie} repaired to [the market - town]_{3075-the market - town} , in the hope of seeing or hearing something of [the men there]_{7245-the men there} ; but this effort was equally fruitless . After a few days , the affair began to be forgotten , as most affairs are , when wonder , having no fresh food to support it , dies away of itself . Meanwhile , [Rose]_237-rose was rapidly recovering . [She]_237-rose had left [[her]_237-rose room]_{6350-her room} : was able to go out ; and mixing once more with [the family]_{4780-the family} , carried joy into the hearts of all . But , although this happy change had a visible effect on [the little circle]_{7248-the little circle} ; and although cheerful voices and merry laughter were once more heard in [the cottage]_{1011-the cottage} ; there was at times , an unwonted restraint upon some there : even upon [Rose]_237-rose [herself]_237-rose : which [Oliver]_123-oliver could not fail to remark . [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} and [[her]_{236-mrs. maylie} son]_{7133-her son} were often closeted together for a long time ; and more than once [Rose]_237-rose appeared with traces of tears upon [her]_237-rose face . After [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} had fixed a day for [his]_{238-mr. losberne} departure to [Chertsey]_34-chertsey , these symptoms increased ; and it became evident that something was in progress which affected the peace of [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , and of [somebody else besides]_{7252-somebody else besides} . At length , one morning , when [Rose]_237-rose was alone in [the breakfast - parlour]_{7253-the breakfast - parlour} , [Harry Maylie]_250-harry entered ; and , with some hesitation , begged permission to speak with [her]_237-rose for a few moments . “_[243-duff] A few — a very few — will suffice , [Rose]_237-rose , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , drawing [his]_{5600-the young man} chair towards [her]_237-rose . “_[237-rose] What [I]_0-i shall have to say , has already presented itself to [your]_237-rose mind ; the most cherished hopes of [my]_0-i heart are not unknown to [you]_237-rose , though from [my]_0-i lips [you]_237-rose have not heard them stated . ” [Rose]_237-rose had been very pale from the moment of [his]_{5600-the young man} entrance ; but that might have been the effect of [her]_237-rose recent illness . [She]_237-rose merely bowed ; and bending over some plants that stood near , waited in silence for [him]_{5600-the young man} to proceed . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i — ought to have left [here]_4553-here , before , ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i should , indeed , ” replied [Rose]_237-rose . “_[0-i] Forgive [me]_0-i for saying so , but [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i had . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was brought [here]_4553-here , by the most dreadful and agonising of all apprehensions , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} ; “_[0-i] the fear of losing [the one dear being on whom [my]_0-i every wish and hope are fixed]_{3170-the one dear being on whom my every wish and hope are fixed} . [You]_237-rose had been dying ; trembling between [earth]_1204-earth and [heaven]_1432-heaven . [We]_3173-we know that when [the young , the beautiful , and good]_{3174-the young , the beautiful , and good} , are visited with sickness , [their]_{3174-the young , the beautiful , and good} pure spirits insensibly turn towards [[their]_{3174-the young , the beautiful , and good} bright home of lasting rest]_{3175-their bright home of lasting rest} ; [we]_3173-we know , [Heaven]_218-heaven help [us]_3173-we ! that [the best and fairest of [our]_3173-we kind]_{3176-the best and fairest of our kind} , too often fade in blooming . ” There were tears in the eyes of [the gentle girl]_{7256-the gentle girl} , as these words were spoken ; and when one fell upon the flower over which [she]_{7256-the gentle girl} bent , and glistened brightly in its cup , making it more beautiful , it seemed as though the outpouring of [her]_{7256-the gentle girl} fresh young heart , claimed kindred naturally , with the loveliest things in nature . “_{[3177-a creature]} [A creature]_{3177-a creature} , ” continued [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , passionately , “_{[3177-a creature]} [a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of [[God]_171-god ’s own angels]_{3179-god ’s own angels}]_{3178-a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of god ’s own angels} , fluttered between life and death . Oh ! who could hope , when [the distant world to which [she]_{3178-a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of god ’s own angels} was akin]_{3180-the distant world to which she was akin} , half opened to [her]_{3178-a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of god ’s own angels} view , that [she]_{3178-a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of god ’s own angels} would return to the sorrow and calamity of this ! Rose , Rose , to know that [you]_3181-you were passing away like some soft shadow , which a light from above , casts upon [the earth]_{1083-the earth} ; to have no hope that [you]_3181-you would be spared to [those who linger here]_{3183-those who linger here} ; hardly to know a reason why [you]_3181-you should be ; to feel that [you]_3181-you belonged to that bright sphere whither so many of [the fairest and the best]_{3184-the fairest and the best} have winged [their]_{3184-the fairest and the best} early flight ; and yet to pray , amid all these consolations , that [you]_3181-you might be restored to [those who loved [you]_3181-you]_{3185-those who loved you} — these were distractions almost too great to bear . They were [mine]_3186-mine , by day and night ; and with [them]_3187-them , came such a rushing torrent of fears , and apprehensions , and selfish regrets , lest [you]_3181-you should die , and never know how devotedly [I]_0-i loved [you]_3181-you , as almost bore down sense and reason in its course . [You]_3181-you recovered . Day by day , and almost hour by hour , some drop of health came back , and mingling with the spent and feeble stream of life which circulated languidly within [you]_3181-you , swelled it again to a high and rushing tide . [I]_0-i have watched [you]_3181-you change almost from death , to life , with eyes that turned blind with [their]_3187-them eagerness and deep affection . Do not tell [me]_0-i that [you]_3181-you wish [I]_0-i had lost this ; for it has softened [my]_0-i heart to [all mankind]_{3188-all mankind} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did not mean that , ” said [Rose]_237-rose , weeping ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i only wish [you]_3181-you had left [here]_4553-here , that [you]_3181-you might have turned to high and noble pursuits again ; to pursuits well worthy of [you]_3181-you . ” “_[237-rose] There is no pursuit more worthy of [me]_0-i : more worthy of the highest nature that exists : than the struggle to win such a heart as [yours]_3181-you , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , taking [her]_237-rose hand . “_[237-rose] [Rose]_237-rose , [my]_0-i own dear [Rose]_237-rose ! For years — for years — [I]_0-i have loved [you]_237-rose ; hoping to win [my]_0-i way to fame , and then come proudly [home]_4737-home and tell [you]_237-rose it had been pursued only for [you]_237-rose to share ; thinking , in [my]_0-i daydreams , how [I]_0-i would remind [you]_237-rose , in that happy moment , of the many silent tokens [I]_0-i had given of [a boy]_{4627-a boy} ’s attachment , and claim [your]_237-rose hand , as in redemption of some old mute contract that had been sealed between [us]_3192-us ! That time has not arrived ; but here , with not fame won , and [no young vision]_{3193-no young vision} realised , [I]_0-i offer [you]_237-rose the heart so long [your]_237-rose own , and stake [my]_0-i all upon the words with which [you]_237-rose greet the offer . ” “_[237-rose] [Your]_237-rose behaviour has ever been kind and noble . ” said [Rose]_237-rose , mastering the emotions by which [she]_237-rose was agitated . “_[237-rose] As [you]_237-rose believe that [I]_0-i am not insensible or ungrateful , so hear [my]_0-i answer . ” “_[0-i] It is , that [I]_0-i may endeavour to deserve [you]_237-rose ; it is , dear [Rose]_237-rose ? ” “_[237-rose] It is , ” replied [Rose]_237-rose , “_[237-rose] that [you]_237-rose must endeavour to forget [me]_0-i ; not as [[your]_237-rose old and dearly - attached companion]_{3194-your old and dearly - attached companion} , for that would wound [me]_0-i deeply ; but , as the object of [your]_237-rose love . Look into [the world]_{351-the world} ; think how many hearts [you]_237-rose would be proud to gain , are there . Confide some other passion to [me]_0-i , if [you]_237-rose will ; [I]_0-i will be [the truest , warmest , and most faithful friend [you]_237-rose have]_{3196-the truest , warmest , and most faithful friend you have} . ” There was a pause , during which , [Rose]_237-rose , who had covered [her]_237-rose face with one hand , gave free vent to [her]_237-rose tears . [Harry]_250-harry still retained the other . “_[237-rose] And [your]_237-rose reasons , [Rose]_237-rose , ” [he]_250-harry said , at length , in a low voice ; “_[237-rose] [your]_237-rose reasons for this decision ? ” “_[237-rose] [You]_237-rose have a right to know them , ” rejoined [Rose]_237-rose . “_[237-rose] [You]_237-rose can say nothing to alter [my]_0-i resolution . It is a duty that [I]_0-i must perform . [I]_0-i owe it , alike to [others]_2782-others , and to [myself]_0-i . ” “_[237-rose] To [yourself]_237-rose ? ” “_[237-rose] Yes , [Harry]_250-harry . [I]_0-i owe it to [myself]_0-i , that [I]_0-i , [a friendless , portionless , girl]_{3198-a friendless , portionless , girl} , with a blight upon [my]_0-i name , should not give [[your]_250-harry friends]_{2168-your friends} reason to suspect that [I]_0-i had sordidly yielded to [your]_250-harry first passion , and fastened [myself]_0-i , a clog , on all [your]_250-harry hopes and projects . [I]_0-i owe it to [you]_250-harry and [yours]_250-harry , to prevent [you]_250-harry from opposing , in the warmth of [your]_250-harry generous nature , this great obstacle to [your]_250-harry progress in [the world]_{351-the world} . ” “_[250-harry] If [your]_250-harry inclinations chime with [your]_250-harry sense of duty — ” [Harry]_250-harry began . “_[3201-they] [They]_3201-they do not , ” replied [Rose]_237-rose , colouring deeply . “_[3201-they] Then [you]_250-harry return [my]_0-i love ? ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_[250-harry] Say but that , [dear Rose]_237-rose ; say but that ; and soften the bitterness of this hard disappointment ! ” “_[250-harry] If [I]_0-i could have done so , without doing heavy wrong to [him]_3202-him [I]_0-i loved , ” rejoined [Rose]_237-rose , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i could have — ” “_[0-i] Have received this declaration very differently ? ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_[0-i] Do not conceal that from [me]_0-i , at least , [Rose]_237-rose . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i could , ” said [Rose]_237-rose . “_[0-i] Stay ! ” [she]_237-rose added , disengaging [her]_237-rose hand , “_[0-i] why should [we]_3203-we prolong this painful interview ? Most painful to [me]_0-i , and yet productive of lasting happiness , notwithstanding ; for it _ will _ be happiness to know that [I]_0-i once held the high place in [your]_0-i regard which [I]_0-i now occupy , and every triumph [you]_0-i achieve in life will animate [me]_0-i with new fortitude and firmness . Farewell , [Harry]_250-harry ! As [we]_3203-we have met today , [we]_3203-we meet no more ; but in other relations than those in which this conversation have placed [us]_3203-we , [we]_3203-we may be long and happily entwined ; and may every blessing that the prayers of [a true and earnest heart]_{3204-a true and earnest heart} can call down from the source of all truth and sincerity , cheer and prosper [you]_0-i ! ” “_[237-rose] Another word , [Rose]_237-rose , ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_[237-rose] [Your]_237-rose reason in [your]_237-rose own words . From [your]_237-rose own lips , let [me]_0-i hear it ! ” “_[0-i] The prospect before [you]_0-i , ” answered [Rose]_237-rose , firmly , “_[0-i] is a brilliant one . All the honours to which great talents and powerful connections can help [men]_412-men in public life , are in store for [you]_0-i . But those connections are proud ; and [I]_0-i will neither mingle with such as may hold in scorn [the mother who gave [me]_0-i life]_{3206-the mother who gave me life} ; nor bring disgrace or failure on [the son of [her]_{3206-the mother who gave me life} who has so well supplied [that mother]_{3208-that mother} ’s place]_{3207-the son of her who has so well supplied that mother ’s place} . In a word , ” said [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , turning away , as [her]_{1668-the young lady} temporary firmness forsook [her]_{1668-the young lady} , “_[0-i] there is a stain upon [my]_0-i name , which [the world]_{351-the world} visits on innocent heads . [I]_0-i will carry it into no blood but [my]_0-i own ; and the reproach shall rest alone on [me]_0-i . ” “_[237-rose] One word more , [Rose]_237-rose . Dearest [Rose]_237-rose ! one more ! ” cried [Harry]_250-harry , throwing [himself]_250-harry before [her]_237-rose . “_[237-rose] If [I]_0-i had been less — less fortunate , [the world]_{351-the world} would call it — if some obscure and peaceful life had been [my]_0-i destiny — if [I]_0-i had been poor , sick , helpless — would [you]_237-rose have turned from [me]_0-i then ? Or has [my]_0-i probable advancement to riches and honour , given this scruple birth ? ” “_[237-rose] Do not press [me]_0-i to reply , ” answered [Rose]_237-rose . “_[237-rose] The question does not arise , and never will . It is unfair , almost unkind , to urge it . ” “_[237-rose] If [your]_237-rose answer be what [I]_0-i almost dare to hope it is , ” retorted [Harry]_250-harry , “_[0-i] it will shed a gleam of happiness upon [my]_0-i lonely way , and light the path before [me]_0-i . It is not an idle thing to do so much , by the utterance of a few brief words , for one who loves [you]_237-rose beyond all else . Oh , [Rose]_237-rose : in the name of [my]_0-i ardent and enduring attachment ; in the name of all [I]_0-i have suffered for [you]_237-rose , and all [you]_237-rose doom [me]_0-i to undergo ; answer [me]_0-i this one question ! ” “_[0-i] Then , if [your]_237-rose lot had been differently cast , ” rejoined [Rose]_237-rose ; “_[0-i] if [you]_237-rose had been even a little , but not so far , above [me]_0-i ; if [I]_0-i could have been a help and comfort to [you]_237-rose in any humble scene of peace and retirement , and not a blot and drawback in [ambitious and distinguished crowds]_{3211-ambitious and distinguished crowds} ; [I]_0-i should have been spared this trial . [I]_0-i have every reason to be happy , very happy , now ; but then , [Harry]_250-harry , [I]_0-i own [I]_0-i should have been happier . ” Busy recollections of old hopes , cherished as [a girl]_{7260-a girl} , long ago , crowded into the mind of [Rose]_237-rose , while making this avowal ; but [they]_7261-they brought tears with [them]_7261-they , as old hopes will when [they]_7261-they come back withered ; and [they]_7261-they relieved [her]_237-rose . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not help this weakness , and it makes [my]_0-i purpose stronger , ” said [Rose]_237-rose , extending [her]_237-rose hand . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must leave [you]_237-rose now , indeed . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ask one promise , ” said [Harry]_250-harry . “_[0-i] Once , and only once more,—say within a year , but it may be much sooner,—I may speak to [you]_0-i again on this subject , for the last time . ” “_[0-i] Not to press [me]_0-i to alter [my]_0-i right determination , ” replied [Rose]_237-rose , with a melancholy smile ; “_[0-i] it will be useless . ” “_[0-i] No , ” said [Harry]_250-harry ; “_[0-i] to hear [you]_0-i repeat it , if [you]_0-i will — finally repeat it ! [I]_0-i will lay at [your]_0-i feet , whatever of station of fortune [I]_0-i may possess ; and if [you]_0-i still adhere to [your]_0-i present resolution , will not seek , by word or act , to change it . ” “_[0-i] Then let it be so , ” rejoined [Rose]_237-rose ; “_[0-i] it is but one pang the more , and by that time [I]_0-i may be enabled to bear it better . ” [She]_237-rose extended [her]_237-rose hand again . But [the young man]_{5600-the young man} caught [her]_237-rose to [his]_{5600-the young man} bosom ; and imprinting one kiss on [her]_237-rose beautiful forehead , hurried from [the room]_{418-the room} . CHAPTER XXXVI . IS A VERY SHORT ONE , AND MAY APPEAR OF NO GREAT IMPORTANCE IN [ITS]_7264-its PLACE , BUT [IT]_7264-its SHOULD BE READ NOTWITHSTANDING , AS A SEQUEL TO THE LAST , AND A KEY TO ONE THAT WILL FOLLOW WHEN [ITS]_7264-its TIME ARRIVES “_[0-i] And so [you]_0-i are resolved to be [[my]_0-i travelling companion]_{3212-my travelling companion} this morning ; eh ? ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , as [Harry Maylie]_250-harry joined [him]_0-i and [Oliver]_123-oliver at the breakfast - table . “_[0-i] Why , [you]_0-i are not in the same mind or intention two half - hours together ! ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will tell [me]_0-i a different tale one of these days , ” said [Harry]_250-harry , colouring without any perceptible reason . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i may have good cause to do so , ” replied [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} ; “_[0-i] though [I]_0-i confess [I]_0-i do n’t think [I]_0-i shall . But yesterday morning [you]_0-i had made up [your]_0-i mind , in a great hurry , to stay [here]_4553-here , and to accompany [[your]_0-i mother]_{4825-your mother} , like [a dutiful son]_{3215-a dutiful son} , to [the sea - side]_{3216-the sea - side} . Before noon , [you]_0-i announce that [you]_0-i are going to do [me]_0-i the honour of accompanying [me]_0-i as far as [I]_0-i go , on [[your]_0-i road]_{3217-your road} to [London]_6-london . And at night , [you]_0-i urge [me]_0-i , with great mystery , to start before [the ladies]_{472-the ladies} are stirring ; the consequence of which is , that young [Oliver]_123-oliver here is pinned down to [his]_123-oliver breakfast when [he]_123-oliver ought to be ranging [the meadows]_{3219-the meadows} after botanical phenomena of all kinds . Too bad , is n’t it , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ” “_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i should have been very sorry not to have been at [home]_4737-home when [you]_0-i and [Mr. Maylie]_{255-mr. maylie} went away , [sir]_4543-sir , ” rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[4543-sir] That ’s [a fine fellow]_{3222-a fine fellow} , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} ; “_{[3222-a fine fellow]} [you]_123-oliver shall come and see [me]_0-i when [you]_123-oliver return . But , to speak seriously , [Harry]_250-harry ; has any communication from [the great nobs]_{3223-the great nobs} produced this sudden anxiety on [your]_123-oliver part to be gone ? ” “_{[3223-the great nobs]} [The great nobs]_{3223-the great nobs} , ” replied [Harry]_250-harry , “_{[3223-the great nobs]} under which designation , [I]_0-i presume , [you]_0-i include [[my]_0-i most stately uncle]_{3225-my most stately uncle} , have not communicated with [me]_0-i at all , since [I]_0-i have been [here]_4553-here ; nor , at this time of the year , is it likely that anything would occur to render necessary [my]_0-i immediate attendance among [them]_{3223-the great nobs} . ” “_{[3223-the great nobs]} Well , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_{[3223-the great nobs]} [you]_123-oliver are [a queer fellow]_{3227-a queer fellow} . But of course [they]_{3223-the great nobs} will get [you]_123-oliver into parliament at the election before Christmas , and these sudden shiftings and changes are no bad preparation for political life . There ’s something in that . Good training is always desirable , whether the race be for place , cup , or sweepstakes . ” [Harry Maylie]_250-harry looked as if [he]_250-harry could have followed up this short dialogue by one or two remarks that would have staggered [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} not a little ; but [he]_250-harry contented [himself]_250-harry with saying , “_[3228-we] [We]_3228-we shall see , ” and pursued the subject no farther . [The post - chaise]_{7269-the post - chaise} drove up to the door shortly afterwards ; and [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} coming in for the luggage , [the good doctor]_{6936-the good doctor} bustled out , to see it packed . “_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver , ” said [Harry Maylie]_250-harry , in a low voice , “_[123-oliver] let [me]_0-i speak a word with [you]_123-oliver . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver walked into the window - recess to which [Mr. Maylie]_{255-mr. maylie} beckoned [him]_123-oliver ; much surprised at the mixture of sadness and boisterous spirits , which [his]_123-oliver whole behaviour displayed . “_[0-i] [You]_123-oliver can write well now ? ” said [Harry]_250-harry , laying [his]_250-harry hand upon [his]_123-oliver arm . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope so , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i shall not be at [home]_4737-home again , perhaps for some time ; [I]_0-i wish [you]_4543-sir would write to [me]_0-i — say once a fort - night : every alternate Monday : to [the General Post Office in [London]_6-london]_{3231-the general post office in london} . Will [you]_4543-sir ? ” “_[4543-sir] Oh ! certainly , [sir]_4543-sir ; [I]_0-i shall be proud to do it , ” exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver , greatly delighted with the commission . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like to know how — how [[my]_0-i mother]_{4905-my mother} and [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} are , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} ; “_[4543-sir] and [you]_4543-sir can fill up a sheet by telling [me]_0-i what walks [you]_4543-sir take , and what [you]_4543-sir talk about , and whether [she]_{248-miss maylie} — [they]_3234-they , [I]_0-i mean — seem happy and quite well . [You]_4543-sir understand [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] Oh ! quite , [sir]_4543-sir , quite , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i would rather [you]_4543-sir did not mention it to [them]_3234-they , ” said [Harry]_250-harry , hurrying over [his]_0-i words ; “_[4543-sir] because it might make [[my]_0-i mother]_{4905-my mother} anxious to write to [me]_0-i oftener , and it is a trouble and worry to [her]_{4905-my mother} . Let it be a secret between [you]_4543-sir and [me]_0-i ; and mind [you]_4543-sir tell [me]_0-i everything ! [I]_0-i depend upon [you]_4543-sir . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver , quite elated and honoured by a sense of [his]_123-oliver importance , faithfully promised to be secret and explicit in [his]_123-oliver communications . [Mr. Maylie]_{255-mr. maylie} took leave of [him]_123-oliver , with many assurances of [his]_123-oliver regard and protection . [The doctor]_{4910-the doctor} was in the chaise ; [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} ( who , it had been arranged , should be left behind ) held the door open in [his]_{233-mr. giles} hand ; and [the women - servants]_{6763-the women - servants} were in [the garden]_{1014-the garden} , looking on . [Harry]_250-harry cast one slight glance at the latticed window , and jumped into [the carriage]_{5787-the carriage} . “_[0-i] Drive on ! ” [he]_250-harry cried , “_[0-i] hard , fast , full gallop ! Nothing short of flying will keep pace with [me]_0-i , today . ” “_[4543-sir] Halloa ! ” cried [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , letting down the front glass in a great hurry , and shouting to [the postillion]_{7277-the postillion} ; “_[4543-sir] something very short of flying will keep pace with _ [me]_0-i _ . Do [you]_4543-sir hear ? ” Jingling and clattering , till distance rendered [its]_{5787-the carriage} noise inaudible , and its rapid progress only perceptible to the eye , [the vehicle]_{7278-the vehicle} wound its way along [the road]_{825-the road} , almost hidden in a cloud of dust : now wholly disappearing , and now becoming visible again , as intervening objects , or the intricacies of the way , permitted . It was not until even the dusty cloud was no longer to be seen , that [the gazers]_{7280-the gazers} dispersed . And there was [one looker - on]_{7281-one looker - on} , who remained with eyes fixed upon the spot where [the carriage]_{5787-the carriage} had disappeared , long after [it]_{5787-the carriage} was many miles away ; for , behind the white curtain which had shrouded [her]_{7281-one looker - on} from view when [Harry]_250-harry raised [his]_250-harry eyes towards the window , sat [Rose]_237-rose [herself]_237-rose . “_[4543-sir] [He]_3237-he seems in high spirits and happy , ” [she]_237-rose said , at length . “_[3237-he] [I]_0-i feared for a time [he]_3237-he might be otherwise . [I]_0-i was mistaken . [I]_0-i am very , very glad . ” Tears are signs of gladness as well as grief ; but those which coursed down [Rose]_237-rose ’s face , as [she]_237-rose sat pensively at the window , still gazing in the same direction , seemed to tell more of sorrow than of joy . CHAPTER XXXVII . IN WHICH [THE READER]_{170-the characters} MAY PERCEIVE A CONTRAST , NOT UNCOMMON IN MATRIMONIAL CASES [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} sat in [the workhouse parlour]_{7283-the workhouse parlour} , with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes moodily fixed on the cheerless grate , whence , as it was summer time , no brighter gleam proceeded , than the reflection of certain sickly rays of the sun , which were sent back from its cold and shining surface . A paper fly - cage dangled from the ceiling , to which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} occasionally raised [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes in gloomy thought ; and , as the heedless insects hovered round the gaudy net - work , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} would heave a deep sigh , while a more gloomy shadow overspread [his]_{128-mr. bumble} countenance . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was meditating ; it might be that the insects brought to mind , some painful passage in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} own past life . Nor was [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s gloom the only thing calculated to awaken a pleasing melancholy in the bosom of [a spectator]_{7284-a spectator} . There were not wanting other appearances , and those closely connected with [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} own person]_{7285-his own person} , which announced that a great change had taken place in the position of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} affairs . The laced coat , and the cocked hat ; where were [they]_7286-they ? [He]_{128-mr. bumble} still wore knee - breeches , and dark cotton stockings on [his]_{128-mr. bumble} nether limbs ; but they were not _ the _ breeches . The coat was wide - skirted ; and in that respect like _ the _ coat , but , oh how different ! The mighty cocked hat was replaced by a modest round one . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was no longer [a beadle]_{431-a beadle} . There are some promotions in life , which , independent of the more substantial rewards [they]_7286-they offer , require peculiar value and dignity from the coats and waistcoats connected with them . [A field - marshal]_{7288-a field - marshal} has [his]_{7288-a field - marshal} uniform ; [a bishop]_{7289-a bishop} [his]_{7288-a field - marshal} silk apron ; [a counsellor]_{7290-a counsellor} [his]_{7288-a field - marshal} silk gown ; a beadle [his]_{7288-a field - marshal} cocked hat . Strip [the bishop]_{7291-the bishop} of [his]_{7288-a field - marshal} apron , or the beadle of [his]_{7288-a field - marshal} hat and lace ; what are [they]_7286-they ? [Men]_412-men . [Mere men]_{7293-mere men} . Dignity , and even holiness too , sometimes , are more questions of coat and waistcoat than [some people]_{7294-some people} imagine . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had married [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} , and was [master of [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse}]_{7295-master of the workhouse} . [Another beadle]_{7297-another beadle} had come into power . On [him]_{128-mr. bumble} the cocked hat , gold - laced coat , and staff , had all three descended . “_[0-i] And tomorrow two months it was done ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with a sigh . “_[0-i] It seems a age . ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} might have meant that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had concentrated a whole existence of happiness into the short space of eight weeks ; but the sigh — there was a vast deal of meaning in the sigh . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i sold [myself]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , pursuing the same train of reflection , “_[0-i] for six teaspoons , a pair of sugar - tongs , and a milk - pot ; with a small quantity of second - hand furniture , and twenty pound in money . [I]_0-i went very reasonable . Cheap , dirt cheap ! ” “_[0-i] Cheap ! ” cried a shrill voice in [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s ear : “_[0-i] [you]_0-i would have been dear at any price ; and dear enough [I]_0-i paid for [you]_0-i , [Lord]_3238-lord above knows that ! ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} turned , and encountered the face of [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words [she]_{258-mrs. bumble} had overheard of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} complaint]_{7298-his interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words she had overheard of his complaint} , had hazarded the foregoing remark at a venture . “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with a sentimental sternness . “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} Well ! ” cried [the lady]_{711-the lady} . “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} Have the goodness to look at [me]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , fixing [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes upon [her]_{711-the lady} . “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} If [she]_{258-mrs. bumble} stands such a eye as that , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} to [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} [she]_{258-mrs. bumble} can stand anything . It is a eye [I]_0-i never knew to fail with [paupers]_540-paupers . If it fails with [her]_{258-mrs. bumble} , [my]_0-i power is gone . ” Whether an exceedingly small expansion of eye be sufficient to quell [paupers]_540-paupers , who , being lightly fed , are in no very high condition ; or whether [the late Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} was particularly proof against eagle glances ; are matters of opinion . The matter of fact , is , that [the matron]_{6006-the matron} was in no way overpowered by [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s scowl , but , on the contrary , treated it with great disdain , and even raised a laugh thereat , which sounded as though it were genuine . On hearing this most unexpected sound , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} looked , first incredulous , and afterwards amazed . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} then relapsed into [his]_{128-mr. bumble} former state ; nor did [he]_{128-mr. bumble} rouse [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} until [his]_{128-mr. bumble} attention was again awakened by the voice of [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} partner]_{6179-his partner} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} Are [you]_0-i going to sit snoring there , all day ? ” inquired [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am going to sit here , as long as [I]_0-i think proper , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; “_[0-i] and although [I]_0-i was _ not _ snoring , [I]_0-i shall snore , gape , sneeze , laugh , or cry , as the humour strikes [me]_0-i ; such being [my]_0-i prerogative . ” “_[0-i] _ [Your]_0-i _ prerogative ! ” sneered [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , with ineffable contempt . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i said the word , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] The prerogative of [a man]_{476-a man} is to command . ” “_{[476-a man]} And what ’s the prerogative of [a woman]_{4784-a woman} , in the name of [Goodness]_259-goodness ? ” cried [the relict of [Mr. Corney deceased]_{212-mr. corney}]_{7303-the relict of mr. corney deceased} . “_{[476-a man]} To obey , [ma’am]_4840-ma’am , ” thundered [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[4840-ma’am]} [[Your]_4840-ma’am late unfortunate husband]_{3246-your late unfortunate husband} should have taught it [you]_4840-ma’am ; and then , perhaps , [he]_{3246-your late unfortunate husband} might have been alive now . [I]_0-i wish [he]_{3246-your late unfortunate husband} was , [poor man]_{3247-poor man} ! ” [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , seeing at a glance , that the decisive moment had now arrived , and that a blow struck for [the mastership on one side or other]_{7304-the mastership on one side or other} , must necessarily be final and conclusive , no sooner heard this allusion to the dead and gone , than [she]_{258-mrs. bumble} dropped into a chair , and with a loud scream that [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was [a hard - hearted brute]_{7305-a hard - hearted brute} , fell into a paroxysm of tears . But , tears were not the things to find [their]_7306-their way to [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s soul ; [his]_{128-mr. bumble} heart was waterproof . Like washable beaver hats that improve with rain , [his]_{128-mr. bumble} nerves were rendered stouter and more vigorous , by showers of tears , which , being tokens of weakness , and so far tacit admissions of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} own power , pleased and exalted [him]_{128-mr. bumble} . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} eyed [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} good lady]_{7307-his good lady} with looks of great satisfaction , and begged , in an encouraging manner , that [she]_{7307-his good lady} should cry [her]_{7307-his good lady} hardest : the exercise being looked upon , by [the faculty]_{7308-the faculty} , as strongly conducive to health . “_[0-i] It opens the lungs , washes the countenance , exercises the eyes , and softens down the temper , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] So cry away . ” As [he]_{128-mr. bumble} discharged [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} of this pleasantry , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} took [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat from a peg , and putting it on , rather rakishly , on one side , as [a man]_{476-a man} might , who felt [he]_{476-a man} had asserted [his]_{476-a man} superiority in a becoming manner , thrust [his]_{476-a man} hands into [his]_{476-a man} pockets , and sauntered towards the door , with much ease and waggishness depicted in [his]_{476-a man} whole appearance . Now , [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} that was , had tried the tears , because they were less troublesome than a manual assault ; but , [she]_{211-mrs. corney} was quite prepared to make trial of the latter mode of proceeding , as [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was not long in discovering . The first proof [he]_{128-mr. bumble} experienced of the fact , was conveyed in a hollow sound , immediately succeeded by the sudden flying off of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat to the opposite end of [the room]_{418-the room} . This preliminary proceeding laying bare [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head , [the expert lady]_{7311-the expert lady} , clasping [him]_{128-mr. bumble} tightly round the throat with one hand , inflicted a shower of blows ( dealt with singular vigour and dexterity ) upon it with the other . This done , [she]_{7311-the expert lady} created a little variety by scratching [his]_{128-mr. bumble} face , and tearing [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hair ; and , having , by this time , inflicted as much punishment as [she]_{7311-the expert lady} deemed necessary for the offence , [she]_{7311-the expert lady} pushed [him]_{128-mr. bumble} over a chair , which was luckily well situated for the purpose : and defied [him]_{128-mr. bumble} to talk about [his]_{128-mr. bumble} prerogative again , if [he]_{128-mr. bumble} dared . “_[0-i] Get up ! ” said [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , in a voice of command . “_[0-i] And take [yourself]_3248-you away from here , unless [you]_3248-you want [me]_0-i to do something desperate . ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} rose with a very rueful countenance : wondering much what something desperate might be . Picking up [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} looked towards the door . “_[3248-you] Are [you]_3248-you going ? ” demanded [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[3248-you] Certainly , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , certainly , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , making a quicker motion towards the door . “_[3248-you] [I]_0-i did n’t intend to — [I’m]_0-i going , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ! [You]_{4649-my dear} are so very violent , that really [I]_0-i — ” At this instant , [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} stepped hastily forward to replace the carpet , which had been kicked up in the scuffle . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} immediately darted out of [the room]_{418-the room} , without bestowing another thought on [his]_{128-mr. bumble} unfinished sentence : leaving [the late Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} in full possession of the field . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was fairly taken by surprise , and fairly beaten . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} had a decided propensity for bullying : derived no inconsiderable pleasure from the exercise of petty cruelty ; and , consequently , was ( it is needless to say ) [a coward]_{7313-a coward} . This is by no means a disparagement to [his]_{128-mr. bumble} character ; for [many official personages , who are held in high respect and admiration]_{7314-many official personages , who are held in high respect and admiration} , are [the victims of similar infirmities]_{7315-the victims of similar infirmities} . The remark is made , indeed , rather in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} favour than otherwise , and with a view of impressing [the reader]_{302-the reader} with a just sense of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} qualifications for office . But , the measure of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} degradation was not yet full . After making a tour of [the house]_{403-the house} , and thinking , for the first time , that the poor - laws really were too hard on [people]_485-people ; and that [men who ran away from [[their]_{7319-men who ran away from their wives , leaving them chargeable to the parish} wives]_{925-their wives} , leaving [them]_{7319-men who ran away from their wives , leaving them chargeable to the parish} chargeable to [the parish]_{322-the parish}]_{7319-men who ran away from their wives , leaving them chargeable to the parish} , ought , in justice to be visited with no punishment at all , but rather rewarded as [meritorious individuals who had suffered much]_{7322-meritorious individuals who had suffered much} ; [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} came to [a room where [some of [the female paupers]_{7325-the female paupers}]_{7324-some of the female paupers}]_{7323-a room where some of the female paupers} were usually employed in washing [the parish]_{322-the parish} linen : when the sound of voices in conversation , now proceeded . “_[142-hem] [Hem]_142-hem ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , summoning up all [his]_{128-mr. bumble} native dignity . “_[142-hem] [These women]_{2270-these women} at least shall continue to respect the prerogative . Hallo ! hallo there ! What do [you]_142-hem mean by this noise , [[you]_142-hem hussies]_{3252-you hussies} ? ” With these words , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} opened the door , and walked in with a very fierce and angry manner : which was at once exchanged for a most humiliated and cowering air , as [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes unexpectedly rested on the form of [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} lady wife]_{7327-his lady wife} . “_[142-hem] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , “_[142-hem] [I]_0-i did n’t know [you]_{4649-my dear} were [here]_4553-here . ” “_[0-i] Did n’t know [I]_0-i was [here]_4553-here ! ” repeated [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[0-i] What do _ [you]_{4649-my dear} _ do [here]_4553-here ? ” “_{[4649-my dear]} [I]_0-i thought [they]_3257-they were talking rather too much to be doing [their]_3257-they work properly , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} : glancing distractedly at [a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at [the workhouse - master]_{7329-the workhouse - master} ’s humility]_{7328-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master ’s humility} . “_[3257-they] _ [You]_0-i _ thought [they]_3257-they were talking too much ? ” said [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[0-i] What business is it of [yours]_{4649-my dear} ? ” “_[0-i] Why , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} — ” urged [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} submissively . “_[0-i] What business is it of [yours]_{4649-my dear} ? ” demanded [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , again . “_[0-i] It ’s very true , [you]_{4649-my dear} ’re matron here , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” submitted [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; “_{[4649-my dear]} but [I]_0-i thought [you]_{4649-my dear} might n’t be in the way just then . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_{4649-my dear} what , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , ” returned [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} lady]_{7330-his lady} . “_{[128-mr. bumble]} [We]_3261-we do n’t want any of [your]_{4649-my dear} interference . [You]_{4649-my dear} ’re a great deal too fond of poking [your]_{4649-my dear} nose into things that do n’t concern [you]_{4649-my dear} , making [everybody in [the house]_{403-the house}]_{3262-everybody in the house} laugh , the moment [your]_{4649-my dear} back is turned , and making [yourself]_{4649-my dear} look like [a fool]_{440-a fool} every hour in the day . Be off ; come ! ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , seeing with excruciating feelings , the delight of [the two old paupers , who were tittering together most rapturously]_{7331-the two old paupers , who were tittering together most rapturously} , hesitated for an instant . [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , whose patience brooked no delay , caught up a bowl of soap - suds , and motioning [him]_{128-mr. bumble} towards the door , ordered [him]_{128-mr. bumble} instantly to depart , on pain of receiving the contents upon [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} portly person]_{7332-his portly person} . What could [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} do ? [He]_{128-mr. bumble} looked dejectedly round , and slunk away ; and , as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} reached the door , the titterings of [the paupers]_{457-the paupers} broke into a shrill chuckle of irrepressible delight . [It]_7334-it wanted but this . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} was degraded in [their]_{457-the paupers} eyes ; [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had lost caste and station before [the very paupers]_{7335-the very paupers} ; [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had fallen from all the height and pomp of beadleship , to the lowest depth of [the most snubbed hen - peckery]_{7336-the most snubbed hen - peckery} . “_[0-i] All in two months ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , filled with dismal thoughts . “_[0-i] Two months ! No more than two months ago , [I]_0-i was not only [[my]_0-i own master]_{3265-my own master} , but [everybody else]_{3266-everybody else} ’s , so far as [the porochial workhouse]_{3267-the porochial workhouse} was concerned , and now ! — ” It was too much . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} boxed the ears of [the boy who opened the gate for [him]_{128-mr. bumble}]_{7337-the boy who opened the gate for him} ( for [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had reached the portal in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} reverie ) ; and walked , distractedly , into [the street]_{4555-the street} . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} walked up [one street]_{7339-one street} , and down another , until exercise had abated the first passion of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} grief ; and then the revulsion of feeling made [him]_{128-mr. bumble} thirsty . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} passed [a great many public - houses]_{7340-a great many public - houses} ; but , at length paused before one in a by - way , whose parlour , as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} gathered from a hasty peep over the blinds , was deserted , save by [one solitary customer]_{7341-one solitary customer} . It began to rain , heavily , at the moment . This determined [him]_{128-mr. bumble} . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} stepped in ; and ordering something to drink , as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} passed the bar , entered [the apartment into which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had looked from [the street]_{4555-the street}]_{7342-the apartment into which he had looked from the street} . [The man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak]_{7344-the man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak} . [He]_{7344-the man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak} had the air of [a stranger]_{7345-a stranger} ; and seemed , by a certain haggardness in [his]_{7344-the man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak} look , as well as by the dusty soils on [his]_{7344-the man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak} dress , to have travelled some distance . [He]_{7344-the man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak} eyed [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} askance , as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} entered , but scarcely deigned to nod [his]_{7344-the man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak} head in acknowledgment of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} salutation . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had quite dignity enough for two ; supposing even that [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} had been more familiar : so [he]_{128-mr. bumble} drank [his]_{128-mr. bumble} gin - and - water in silence , and read the paper with great show of pomp and circumstance . It so happened , however : as it will happen very often , when [men]_412-men fall into company under such circumstances : that [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} felt , every now and then , a powerful inducement , which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} could not resist , to steal a look at [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} : and that whenever [he]_{128-mr. bumble} did so , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} withdrew [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes , in some confusion , to find that [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} was at that moment stealing a look at [him]_{128-mr. bumble} . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s awkwardness was enhanced by the very remarkable expression of [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} ’s eye , which was keen and bright , but shadowed by a scowl of distrust and suspicion , unlike anything [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had ever observed before , and repulsive to behold . When [they]_7351-they had encountered [each other]_{512-each other} ’s glance several times in this way , [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , in a harsh , deep voice , broke silence . “_[3268-you] Were [you]_3268-you looking for [me]_0-i , ” [he]_0-i said , “_[3268-you] when [you]_3268-you peered in at the window ? ” “_[3268-you] Not that [I]_0-i am aware of , unless [you]_3268-you ’re [Mr.]_3269-mr. — ” Here [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} stopped short ; for [he]_{128-mr. bumble} was curious to know [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} ’s name , and thought in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} impatience , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} might supply the blank . “_[3269-mr.] [I]_0-i see [you]_3268-you were not , ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} ; an expression of quiet sarcasm playing about [his]_{5902-the stranger} mouth ; “_[3268-you] or [you]_3268-you have known [my]_0-i name . [You]_3268-you do n’t know it . [I]_0-i would recommend [you]_3268-you not to ask for it . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i meant no harm , [young man]_{2851-young man} , ” observed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , majestically . “_{[2851-young man]} And have done none , ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} . Another silence succeeded this short dialogue : which was again broken by [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen [you]_3268-you before , [I]_0-i think ? ” said [he]_0-i . “_[0-i] [You]_3268-you were differently dressed at that time , and [I]_0-i only passed [you]_3268-you in [the street]_{4555-the street} , but [I]_0-i should know [you]_3268-you again . [You]_3268-you were beadle here , once ; were [you]_3268-you not ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in some surprise ; “_[0-i] [porochial beadle]_{3272-porochial beadle} . ” “_{[3272-porochial beadle]} Just so , ” rejoined [the other]_{591-the other} , nodding [his]_0-i head . “_{[3272-porochial beadle]} It was in that character [I]_0-i saw [you]_3268-you . What are [you]_3268-you now ? ” “_[3268-you] [Master of [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse}]_{7295-master of the workhouse} , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , slowly and impressively , to check any undue familiarity [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} might otherwise assume . “_[3268-you] [Master of [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse}]_{7295-master of the workhouse} , [young man]_{2851-young man} ! ” “_[3268-you] [You]_3268-you have the same eye to [your]_3268-you own interest , that [you]_3268-you always had , [I]_0-i doubt not ? ” resumed [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , looking keenly into [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s eyes , as [he]_{5902-the stranger} raised them in astonishment at the question . “_[0-i] Do n’t scruple to answer freely , [man]_5049-man . [I]_0-i know [you]_3268-you pretty well , [you]_3268-you see . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose , [a married man]_{3279-a married man} , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , shading [his]_{128-mr. bumble} eyes with [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hand , and surveying [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , from head to foot , in evident perplexity , “_{[3279-a married man]} is not more averse to turning an honest penny when [he]_{3279-a married man} can , than a single one . [Porochial officers]_{3280-porochial officers} are not so well paid that [they]_{3280-porochial officers} can afford to refuse any little extra fee , when it comes to [them]_{3280-porochial officers} in a civil and proper manner . ” [The stranger]_{5902-the stranger} smiled , and nodded [his]_{5902-the stranger} head again : as much to say , [he]_{5902-the stranger} had not mistaken [[his]_{5902-the stranger} man]_{7363-his man} ; then rang the bell . “_{[3281-landlord]} Fill this glass again , ” [he]_{5902-the stranger} said , handing [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s empty tumbler to [the landlord]_{6334-the landlord} . “_{[3281-landlord]} Let it be strong and hot . [You]_3268-you like it so , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” “_[3268-you] Not too strong , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with a delicate cough . “_[3268-you] [You]_3268-you understand what that means , [landlord]_{3281-landlord} ! ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , drily . [The host]_{7366-the host} smiled , disappeared , and shortly afterwards returned with a steaming jorum : of which , the first gulp brought the water into [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s eyes . “_{[3281-landlord]} Now listen to [me]_0-i , ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , after closing the door and window . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i came down to [this place]_{6266-this place} , today , to find [you]_3268-you out ; and , by one of those chances which [the devil]_{2190-the devil} throws in the way of [[his]_{2190-the devil} friends]_{1809-his friends} sometimes , [you]_3268-you walked into [the very room [I]_0-i was sitting in]_{3285-the very room i was sitting in} , while [you]_3268-you were uppermost in [my]_0-i mind . [I]_0-i want some information from [you]_3268-you . [I]_0-i do n’t ask [you]_3268-you to give it for nothing , slight as it is . Put up that , to begin with . ” As [he]_0-i spoke , [he]_0-i pushed a couple of sovereigns across the table to [[his]_0-i companion]_{621-his companion} , carefully , as though unwilling that the chinking of money should be heard without . When [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} had scrupulously examined the coins , to see that they were genuine , and had put them up , with much satisfaction , in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} waistcoat - pocket , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} went on : “_[0-i] Carry [your]_3268-you memory back — let [me]_0-i see — twelve years , last winter . ” “_[0-i] It ’s a long time , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] Very good . [I]_0-i ’ve done it . ” “_[0-i] The scene , [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} . ” “_[0-i] Good ! ” “_[0-i] And the time , night . ” “_[0-i] Yes . ” “_[0-i] And [the place]_{840-the place} , the crazy hole , wherever it was , in which [miserable drabs]_{3288-miserable drabs} brought forth the life and health so often denied to [themselves]_{3288-miserable drabs} — gave birth to [puling children]_{3289-puling children} for [the parish]_{322-the parish} to rear ; and hid [their]_{3289-puling children} shame , rot ’em in the grave ! ” “_[0-i] [The lying - in room]_{3291-the lying - in room} , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , not quite following [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} ’s excited description . “_[0-i] Yes , ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} . “_[0-i] [A boy]_{4627-a boy} was born [there]_4593-there . ” “_{[3294-a many boys]} [A many boys]_{3294-a many boys} , ” observed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , shaking [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head , despondingly . “_{[3294-a many boys]} A murrain on [the young devils]_{3295-the young devils} ! ” cried [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i speak of [one]_4689-one ; [a meek - looking , pale - faced boy]_{3297-a meek - looking , pale - faced boy} , who was apprenticed down here , to [a coffin - maker]_{681-a coffin - maker} — [I]_0-i wish [he]_{681-a coffin - maker} had made [his]_{681-a coffin - maker} coffin , and screwed [his]_{681-a coffin - maker} body in it — and who afterwards ran away to [London]_6-london , as it was supposed . ” “_[0-i] Why , [you]_0-i mean [Oliver]_123-oliver ! [Young Twist]_{260-young twist} ! ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; “_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i remember [him]_123-oliver , of course . There was n’t [a obstinater young rascal]_{3299-a obstinater young rascal} — ” “_{[3299-a obstinater young rascal]} It ’s not of [him]_123-oliver [I]_0-i want to hear ; [I]_0-i ’ve heard enough of [him]_123-oliver , ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , stopping [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} in the outset of a tirade on the subject of poor [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s vices . “_[0-i] It ’s of [a woman]_{4784-a woman} ; [the hag that nursed [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{4584-his mother}]_{3301-the hag that nursed his mother} . Where is [she]_{4784-a woman} ? ” “_{[4784-a woman]} Where is [she]_{4784-a woman} ? ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , whom the gin - and - water had rendered facetious . “_{[4784-a woman]} It would be hard to tell . There ’s no midwifery there , whichever place [she]_{4784-a woman} ’s gone to ; so [I]_0-i suppose [she]_{4784-a woman} ’s out of employment , anyway . ” “_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ” demanded [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , sternly . “_[0-i] That [she]_{4784-a woman} died last winter , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . [The man]_{843-the man} looked fixedly at [him]_{128-mr. bumble} when [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had given this information , and although [he]_{843-the man} did not withdraw [his]_{843-the man} eyes for some time afterwards , [his]_{843-the man} gaze gradually became vacant and abstracted , and [he]_{843-the man} seemed lost in thought . For some time , [he]_{843-the man} appeared doubtful whether [he]_{843-the man} ought to be relieved or disappointed by the intelligence ; but at length [he]_{843-the man} breathed more freely ; and withdrawing [his]_{843-the man} eyes , observed that it was no great matter . With that [he]_{843-the man} rose , as if to depart . But [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was cunning enough ; and [he]_{128-mr. bumble} at once saw that an opportunity was opened , for the lucrative disposal of some secret in the possession of [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} better half]_{7375-his better half} . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} well remembered the night of [old Sally]_{214-old sally} ’s death , which the occurrences of that day had given [him]_{128-mr. bumble} good reason to recollect , as the occasion on which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had proposed to [Mrs. Corney]_{211-mrs. corney} ; and although [that lady]_{5125-that lady} had never confided to [him]_{128-mr. bumble} the disclosure of which [she]_{5125-that lady} had been [the solitary witness]_{7377-the solitary witness} , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had heard enough to know that it related to something that had occurred in [the old woman]_{337-the old woman} ’s attendance , as [workhouse nurse]_{7379-workhouse nurse} , upon [the young mother of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver]_{7380-the young mother of oliver twist} . Hastily calling this circumstance to mind , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} informed [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , with an air of mystery , that [one woman]_{1915-one woman} had been closeted with [the old harridan]_{7383-the old harridan} shortly before [she]_3303-she died ; and that [she]_3303-she could , as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had reason to believe , throw some light on the subject of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} inquiry . “_{[4784-a woman]} How can [I]_0-i find [her]_3303-she ? ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , thrown off [his]_{5902-the stranger} guard ; and plainly showing that all [his]_{5902-the stranger} fears ( whatever they were ) were aroused afresh by the intelligence . “_[0-i] Only through [me]_0-i , ” rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] When ? ” cried [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , hastily . “_[0-i] Tomorrow , ” rejoined [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] At nine in the evening , ” said [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , producing a scrap of paper , and writing down upon it , an obscure address by the water - side , in characters that betrayed [his]_0-i agitation ; “_[0-i] at nine in the evening , bring [her]_3303-she to [me]_0-i there . [I]_0-i need n’t tell [you]_0-i to be secret . It ’s [your]_0-i interest . ” With these words , [he]_0-i led the way to the door , after stopping to pay for the liquor that had been drunk . Shortly remarking that [their]_7387-their roads were different , [he]_0-i departed , without more ceremony than an emphatic repetition of the hour of appointment for the following night . On glancing at the address , [the parochial functionary]_{7388-the parochial functionary} observed that it contained no name . [The stranger]_{5902-the stranger} had not gone far , so [he]_{5902-the stranger} made after [him]_{7388-the parochial functionary} to ask it . “_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i want ? ” cried [the man]_{843-the man} , turning quickly round , as [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} touched [him]_{843-the man} on the arm . “_[0-i] Following [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] Only to ask a question , ” said [the other]_{591-the other} , pointing to the scrap of paper . “_[0-i] What name am [I]_0-i to ask for ? ” “_[226-monks] [Monks]_226-monks ! ” rejoined [the man]_{843-the man} ; and strode hastily away . CHAPTER XXXVIII . CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT PASSED BETWEEN [MR]_7393-mr . AND [MRS . BUMBLE]_{258-mrs. bumble} , AND [MR . MONKS]_226-monks , AT [THEIR]_7387-their NOCTURNAL INTERVIEW It was a dull , close , overcast summer evening . The clouds , which had been threatening all day , spread out in a dense and sluggish mass of vapour , already yielded large drops of rain , and seemed to presage a violent thunder - storm , when [Mr.]_7394-mr. and [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , turning out of [the main street of [the town]_{812-the town}]_{7395-the main street of the town} , directed [their]_7387-their course towards [a scattered little colony of ruinous houses]_{7397-a scattered little colony of ruinous houses} , distant from [it]_{7397-a scattered little colony of ruinous houses} some mile and a - half , or thereabouts , and erected on [a low unwholesome swamp]_{7398-a low unwholesome swamp} , bordering upon [the river]_{5912-the river} . [They]_7387-their were both wrapped in old and shabby outer garments , which might , perhaps , serve the double purpose of protecting [[their]_7387-their persons]_{7400-their persons} from the rain , and sheltering [them]_7387-their from observation . [The husband]_{4789-the husband} carried a lantern , from which , however , no light yet shone ; and trudged on , a few paces in front , as though — the way being dirty — to give [[his]_{4789-the husband} wife]_{787-his wife} the benefit of treading in [his]_{4789-the husband} heavy footprints . [They]_7387-their went on , in profound silence ; every now and then , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} relaxed [his]_{4789-the husband} pace , and turned [his]_{4789-the husband} head as if to make sure that [[his]_{4789-the husband} helpmate]_{7403-his helpmate} was following ; then , discovering that [she]_{7403-his helpmate} was close at [his]_{4789-the husband} heels , [he]_{4789-the husband} mended [his]_{4789-the husband} rate of walking , and proceeded , at a considerable increase of speed , towards [their]_7387-their place of destination . This was far from being a place of doubtful character ; for [it]_7404-it had long been known as the residence of [none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by [their]_{7405-none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by their labour} labour]_{7405-none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by their labour} , subsisted chiefly on plunder and crime . It was a collection of mere hovels : some , hastily built with loose bricks : others , of old worm - eaten ship - timber : jumbled together without any attempt at order or arrangement , and planted , for the most part , within a few feet of [the river ’s bank]_{7406-the river ’s bank} . [A few leaky boats drawn up on]_{7407-a few leaky boats drawn up on} [the mud]_{7408-the mud} , and made fast to the dwarf wall which skirted [it]_7404-it : and here and there an oar or coil of rope : appeared , at first , to indicate that [the inhabitants of [these miserable cottages]_{7410-these miserable cottages}]_{7409-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages} pursued some avocation on [the river]_{5912-the river} ; but a glance at the shattered and useless condition of the articles thus displayed , would have led [a passer - by]_{7412-a passer - by} , without much difficulty , to the conjecture that [they]_{7409-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages} were disposed there , rather for the preservation of appearances , than with any view to [their]_{7409-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages} being actually employed . In the heart of [this cluster of huts]_{7413-this cluster of huts} ; and skirting [the river]_{5912-the river} , which [its]_7404-it upper stories overhung ; stood [a large building]_{7415-a large building} , formerly used as [a manufactory of some kind]_{7416-a manufactory of some kind} . [It]_{7415-a large building} had , in [its]_{7415-a large building} day , probably furnished employment to [the inhabitants of [the surrounding tenements]_{7418-the surrounding tenements}]_{7417-the inhabitants of the surrounding tenements} . But [it]_{7415-a large building} had long since gone to ruin . The rat , the worm , and the action of the damp , had weakened and rotted the piles on which [it]_{7415-a large building} stood ; and a considerable portion of [the building]_{676-the building} had already sunk down into the water ; while [the remainder , tottering and bending over]_{7420-the remainder , tottering and bending over} [the dark stream]_{7421-the dark stream} , seemed to wait a favourable opportunity of following its old companion , and involving itself in the same fate . It was before [this ruinous building]_{7422-this ruinous building} that [the worthy couple]_{7423-the worthy couple} paused , as the first peal of distant thunder reverberated in the air , and the rain commenced pouring violently down . “_[226-monks] [The place]_{840-the place} should be somewhere here , ” said [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , consulting a scrap of paper [he]_{128-mr. bumble} held in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hand . “_[226-monks] Halloa there ! ” cried a voice from above . Following the sound , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} raised [his]_{128-mr. bumble} head and descried [a man]_{476-a man} looking out of a door , breast - high , on the second story . “_[226-monks] Stand still , a minute , ” cried [the voice]_{744-the voice} ; “_[226-monks] [I]_0-i ’ll be with [you]_3305-you directly . ” With which the head disappeared , and the door closed . “_[0-i] Is that [the man]_{843-the man} ? ” asked [[Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s [good lady]_{7427-good lady}]_{7426-mr. bumble ’s good lady} . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} nodded in the affirmative . “_{[843-the man]} Then , mind what [I]_0-i told [you]_3305-you , ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} : “_[0-i] and be careful to say as little as [you]_3305-you can , or [you]_3305-you ’ll betray [us]_3307-them at once . ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , who had eyed [the building]_{676-the building} with very rueful looks , was apparently about to express some doubts relative to the advisability of proceeding any further with the enterprise just then , when [he]_{128-mr. bumble} was prevented by the appearance of [Monks]_226-monks : who opened a small door , near which [they]_3307-them stood , and beckoned [them]_3307-them inwards . “_{[843-the man]} Come in ! ” [he]_{128-mr. bumble} cried impatiently , stamping [his]_{128-mr. bumble} foot upon the ground . “_{[843-the man]} Do n’t keep [me]_0-i here ! ” [The woman , who had hesitated at first]_{7430-the woman , who had hesitated at first} , walked boldly in , without any other invitation . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} [, who was ashamed or afraid to lag behind]_{7431-, who was ashamed or afraid to lag behind} , followed : obviously very ill at ease and with scarcely any of that remarkable dignity which was usually [his]_{128-mr. bumble} chief characteristic . “_{[843-the man]} What the devil made [you]_3305-you stand lingering there , in the wet ? ” said [Monks]_226-monks , turning round , and addressing [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , after [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had bolted the door behind [them]_3307-them . “_[3307-them] [We]_3307-them — [we]_3307-them were only cooling [ourselves]_3307-them , ” stammered [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , looking apprehensively about [him]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[3307-them] Cooling [yourselves]_3305-you ! ” retorted [Monks]_226-monks . “_[3305-you] Not all the rain that ever fell , or ever will fall , will put as much of hell ’s fire out , as [a man]_{476-a man} can carry about with [him]_{476-a man} . [You]_3305-you wo n’t cool [yourself]_3305-you so easily ; do n’t think it ! ” With this agreeable speech , [Monks]_226-monks turned short upon [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , and bent [his]_226-monks gaze upon [her]_{6006-the matron} , till even [she]_{6006-the matron} , who was not easily cowed , was fain to withdraw [her]_{6006-the matron} eyes , and turn them towards the ground . “_[3305-you] This is [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , is it ? ” demanded [Monks]_226-monks . “_[142-hem] [Hem]_142-hem ! That is [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , mindful of [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} wife]_{787-his wife} ’s caution . “_{[6103-the woman]} [You]_3311-you think [women]_1161-women never can keep secrets , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , interposing , and returning , as [she]_{6006-the matron} spoke , the searching look of [Monks]_226-monks . “_[1161-women] [I]_0-i know [they]_1161-women will always keep _ one _ till it ’s found out , ” said [Monks]_226-monks . “_[1161-women] And what may that be ? ” asked [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_[1161-women] The loss of [their]_1161-women own good name , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks . “_[1161-women] So , by the same rule , if [a woman]_{4784-a woman} ’s a party to a secret that might hang or transport [her]_{4784-a woman} , [I]_0-i ’m not afraid of [her]_{4784-a woman} telling it to [anybody]_421-anybody ; not [I]_0-i ! Do [you]_0-i understand , [mistress]_{2437-mistress} ? ” “_{[2437-mistress]} No , ” rejoined [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , slightly colouring as [she]_{6006-the matron} spoke . “_{[2437-mistress]} Of course [you]_0-i do n’t ! ” said [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] How should [you]_0-i ? ” Bestowing something half - way between a smile and a frown upon [[his]_226-monks two companions]_{1292-his two companions} , and again beckoning [them]_{1292-his two companions} to follow [him]_226-monks , [the man]_{843-the man} hastened across [the apartment]_{1634-the apartment} , which was of considerable extent , but low in the roof . [He]_226-monks was preparing to ascend a steep staircase , or rather ladder , leading to [another floor of [warehouses above]_{7441-warehouses above}]_{7440-another floor of warehouses above} : when a bright flash of lightning streamed down [the aperture]_{7442-the aperture} , and a peal of thunder followed , which shook [the crazy building]_{7443-the crazy building} to [its]_{7443-the crazy building} centre . “_[0-i] Hear it ! ” [he]_226-monks cried , shrinking back . “_[0-i] Hear it ! Rolling and crashing on as if it echoed through a thousand caverns where [the devils]_{3316-the devils} were hiding from it . [I]_0-i hate the sound ! ” [He]_226-monks remained silent for a few moments ; and then , removing [his]_226-monks hands suddenly from [his]_226-monks face , showed , to the unspeakable discomposure of [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , that it was much distorted and discoloured . “_[0-i] These fits come over [me]_0-i , now and then , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , observing [his]_226-monks alarm ; “_{[3316-the devils]} and thunder sometimes brings [them]_{3316-the devils} on . Do n’t mind [me]_0-i now ; it ’s all over for this once . ” Thus speaking , [he]_226-monks led the way up the ladder ; and hastily closing the window - shutter of [the room]_{418-the room} into which [it]_{7443-the crazy building} led , lowered a lantern which hung at the end of a rope and pulley passed through one of the heavy beams in the ceiling : and which cast a dim light upon an old table and three chairs that were placed beneath [it]_{7443-the crazy building} . “_{[6103-the woman]} Now , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , when [they]_3317-they had [all three]_{1961-all three} seated [themselves]_3317-they , “_{[6103-the woman]} the sooner [we]_3317-they come to [our]_3317-they business , the better for all . [The woman]_{6103-the woman} know what it is , does [she]_{6103-the woman} ? ” The question was addressed to [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; but [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} wife]_{787-his wife} anticipated the reply , by intimating that [she]_{787-his wife} was perfectly acquainted with it . “_[3319-you] [He]_3319-you is right in saying that [you]_3319-you were with [this hag]_{3320-this hag} the night [she]_{6103-the woman} died ; and that [she]_{6103-the woman} told [you]_3319-you something — ” “_{[6103-the woman]} About [the mother of [the boy [you]_3319-you named]_{3322-the boy you named}]_{3321-the mother of the boy you named} , ” replied [the matron]_{6006-the matron} interrupting [him]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_{[6103-the woman]} Yes . ” “_{[6103-the woman]} The first question is , of what nature was [her]_{6103-the woman} communication ? ” said [Monks]_226-monks . “_{[6103-the woman]} That ’s the second , ” observed [the woman]_{6103-the woman} with much deliberation . “_{[6103-the woman]} The first is , what may the communication be worth ? ” “_{[6103-the woman]} Who [the devil]_{2190-the devil} can tell that , without knowing of what kind it is ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks . “_[316-nobody] [Nobody]_316-nobody better than [you]_3319-you , [I]_0-i am persuaded , ” answered [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} : who did not want for spirit , as [[her]_{258-mrs. bumble} yoke - fellow]_{7449-her yoke - fellow} could abundantly testify . “_[0-i] Humph ! ” said [Monks]_226-monks significantly , and with a look of eager inquiry ; “_[0-i] there may be money ’s worth to get , eh ? ” “_[0-i] Perhaps there may , ” was the composed reply . “_[0-i] Something that was taken from [her]_{6103-the woman} , ” said [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] Something that [she]_{6103-the woman} wore . Something that — ” “_[3319-you] [You]_3319-you had better bid , ” interrupted [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[3319-you] [I]_0-i have heard enough , already , to assure [me]_0-i that [you]_3319-you are [the man [I]_0-i ought to talk to]_{3325-the man i ought to talk to} . ” [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , who had not yet been admitted by [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} better half]_{7375-his better half} into any greater share of the secret than [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had originally possessed , listened to this dialogue with outstretched neck and distended eyes : which [he]_{128-mr. bumble} directed towards [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} wife]_{787-his wife} and [Monks]_226-monks , by turns , in undisguised astonishment ; increased , if possible , when [the latter]_{947-the latter} sternly demanded , what sum was required for the disclosure . “_{[3325-the man i ought to talk to]} What ’s it worth to [you]_3319-you ? ” asked [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , as collectedly as before . “_{[3325-the man i ought to talk to]} It may be nothing ; it may be twenty pounds , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks . “_{[3325-the man i ought to talk to]} Speak out , and let [me]_0-i know which . ” “_{[3325-the man i ought to talk to]} Add five pounds to the sum [you]_3319-you have named ; give [me]_0-i five - and - twenty pounds in gold , ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} ; “_[0-i] and [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_3319-you all [I]_0-i know . Not before . ” “_[0-i] Five - and - twenty pounds ! ” exclaimed [Monks]_226-monks , drawing back . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i spoke as plainly as [I]_0-i could , ” replied [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[0-i] It ’s not a large sum , either . ” “_[0-i] Not a large sum for a paltry secret , that may be nothing when it ’s told ! ” cried [Monks]_226-monks impatiently ; “_[0-i] and which has been lying dead for twelve years past or more ! ” “_[0-i] Such matters keep well , and , like good wine , often double their value in course of time , ” answered [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , still preserving the resolute indifference [she]_{6006-the matron} had assumed . “_[0-i] As to lying dead , there are [those who will lie dead for twelve thousand years to come , or twelve million]_{3326-those who will lie dead for twelve thousand years to come , or twelve million} , for anything [you]_3319-you or [I]_0-i know , who will tell strange tales at last ! ” “_[0-i] What if [I]_0-i pay it for nothing ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks , hesitating . “_[0-i] [You]_3319-you can easily take it away again , ” replied [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_[3319-you] [I]_0-i am but [a woman]_{4784-a woman} ; alone here ; and unprotected . ” “_{[4784-a woman]} Not alone , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , nor unprotected , neither , ” submitted [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , in a voice tremulous with fear : “_[0-i] _ [I]_0-i _ am here , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . And besides , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , [his]_{128-mr. bumble} teeth chattering as [he]_{128-mr. bumble} spoke , “_[226-monks] [Mr. Monks]_226-monks is too much of [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} to attempt any violence on [porochial persons]_{3331-porochial persons} . [Mr. Monks]_226-monks is aware that [I]_0-i am not [a young man]_{3332-a young man} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , and also that [I]_0-i am a little run to seed , as [I]_0-i may say ; but [he]_226-monks has heerd : [I]_0-i say [I]_0-i have no doubt [Mr. Monks]_226-monks has heerd , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} : that [I]_0-i am [a very determined officer]_{3335-a very determined officer} , with very uncommon strength , if [I]_0-i ’m once roused . [I]_0-i only want a little rousing ; that ’s all . ” As [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} spoke , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} made a melancholy feint of grasping [his]_{128-mr. bumble} lantern with fierce determination ; and plainly showed , by the alarmed expression of every feature , that [he]_{128-mr. bumble} _ did _ want a little rousing , and not a little , prior to making any very warlike demonstration : unless , indeed , against [paupers]_540-paupers , or other person or [persons trained down for the purpose]_{7458-persons trained down for the purpose} . “_{[4649-my dear]} [You]_{4649-my dear} are [a fool]_{440-a fool} , ” said [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , in reply ; “_{[4649-my dear]} and had better hold [your]_{4649-my dear} tongue . ” “_[226-monks] [He]_226-monks had better have cut it out , before [he]_226-monks came , if [he]_226-monks ca n’t speak in a lower tone , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , grimly . “_[226-monks] So ! [He]_226-monks ’s [[your]_{4649-my dear} husband]_{3337-your husband} , eh ? ” “_[226-monks] [He]_226-monks [[my]_0-i husband]_{3338-my husband} ! ” tittered [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , parrying the question . “_[226-monks] [I]_0-i thought as much , when [you]_{4649-my dear} came in , ” rejoined [Monks]_226-monks , marking the angry glance which [the lady]_{711-the lady} darted at [[her]_{711-the lady} spouse]_{7461-her spouse} as [she]_{711-the lady} spoke . “_{[4649-my dear]} So much the better ; [I]_0-i have less hesitation in dealing with [two people]_{3339-two people} , when [I]_0-i find that there ’s only one will between [them]_{3339-two people} . [I]_0-i ’m in earnest . See here ! ” [He]_0-i thrust [his]_0-i hand into a side - pocket ; and producing a canvas bag , told out twenty - five sovereigns on the table , and pushed them over to [the woman]_{6103-the woman} . “_[0-i] Now , ” [he]_0-i said , “_[0-i] gather them up ; and when this cursed peal of thunder , which [I]_0-i feel is coming up to break over the house - top , is gone , let ’s hear [your]_{4649-my dear} story . ” The thunder , which seemed in fact much nearer , and to shiver and break almost over [their]_{3339-two people} heads , having subsided , [Monks]_226-monks , raising [his]_226-monks face from the table , bent forward to listen to what [the woman]_{6103-the woman} should say . The faces of [the three]_{7464-the three} nearly touched , as [the two men]_{5950-the two men} leant over the small table in [their]_{5950-the two men} eagerness to hear , and [the woman]_{6103-the woman} also leant forward to render [her]_{6103-the woman} whisper audible . The sickly rays of the suspended lantern falling directly upon [them]_{3339-two people} , aggravated the paleness and anxiety of [their]_{3339-two people} countenances : which , encircled by the deepest gloom and darkness , looked ghastly in the extreme . “_{[4649-my dear]} When [this woman]_{3340-this woman} , that [we]_3341-we called [old Sally]_{214-old sally} , died , ” [the matron]_{6006-the matron} began , “_{[3340-this woman]} [she]_{3340-this woman} and [I]_0-i were alone . ” “_{[3340-this woman]} Was there [no one]_{1478-no one} by ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks , in the same hollow whisper ; “_{[1478-no one]} [No sick wretch or idiot]_{3343-no sick wretch or idiot} in some other bed ? [No one who could hear , and might , by possibility]_{3344-no one who could hear , and might , by possibility} , understand ? ” “_{[3345-a soul]} Not [a soul]_{3345-a soul} , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} ; “_{[3345-a soul]} [we]_3341-we were alone . _ [I]_0-i _ stood alone beside the body when death came over it . ” “_[0-i] Good , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , regarding [her]_{6103-the woman} attentively . “_[0-i] Go on . ” “_{[3340-this woman]} [She]_{3340-this woman} spoke of [a young creature]_{3346-a young creature} , ” resumed [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , “_{[3346-a young creature]} who had brought [a child]_{371-a child} into [the world]_{351-the world} some years before ; not merely in [the same room]_{3349-the same room} , but in the same bed , in which [she]_{3340-this woman} then lay dying . ” “_{[3340-this woman]} Ay ? ” said [Monks]_226-monks , with quivering lip , and glancing over [his]_226-monks shoulder , “_{[3340-this woman]} Blood ! How things come about ! ” “_{[306-the child]} [The child]_{306-the child} was the one [you]_3351-you named to [him]_{3346-a young creature} last night , ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , nodding carelessly towards [[her]_{6006-the matron} husband]_{790-her husband} ; “_{[2473-the mother]} [the mother]_{2473-the mother} [this nurse]_{3353-this nurse} had robbed . ” “_{[2473-the mother]} In life ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks . “_{[2473-the mother]} In death , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , with something like a shudder . “_{[3340-this woman]} [She]_{3340-this woman} stole from the corpse , when it had hardly turned to one , that which [the dead mother]_{3354-the dead mother} had prayed [her]_{3340-this woman} , with [her]_{3340-this woman} last breath , to keep for [the infant]_{341-the infant} ’s sake . ” “_{[3340-this woman]} [She]_{3340-this woman} sold it , ” cried [Monks]_226-monks , with desperate eagerness ; “_{[3340-this woman]} did [she]_{3340-this woman} sell it ? Where ? When ? To whom ? How long before ? ” “_{[3340-this woman]} As [she]_{3340-this woman} told [me]_0-i , with great difficulty , that [she]_{3340-this woman} had done this , ” said [the matron]_{6006-the matron} , “_{[3340-this woman]} [she]_{3340-this woman} fell back and died . ” “_{[3340-this woman]} Without saying more ? ” cried [Monks]_226-monks , in a voice which , from its very suppression , seemed only the more furious . “_{[3340-this woman]} It ’s a lie ! [I]_0-i ’ll not be played with . [She]_{3340-this woman} said more . [I]_0-i ’ll tear the life out of [you]_3356-you both , but [I]_0-i ’ll know what it was . ” “_{[3340-this woman]} [She]_{3340-this woman} did n’t utter another word , ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , to all appearance unmoved ( as [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} was very far from being ) by [the strange man]_{6432-the strange man} ’s violence ; “_{[3340-this woman]} but [she]_{3340-this woman} clutched [my]_0-i gown , violently , with one hand , which was partly closed ; and when [I]_0-i saw that [she]_{3340-this woman} was dead , and so removed the hand by force , [I]_0-i found it clasped a scrap of dirty paper . ” “_{[3340-this woman]} Which contained — ” interposed [Monks]_226-monks , stretching forward . “_{[3340-this woman]} Nothing , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} ; “_{[3340-this woman]} it was [a pawnbroker]_{3357-a pawnbroker} ’s duplicate . ” “_{[3357-a pawnbroker]} For what ? ” demanded [Monks]_226-monks . “_{[3357-a pawnbroker]} In good time [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_3358-you . ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i judge that [she]_{3340-this woman} had kept the trinket , for some time , in the hope of turning it to better account ; and then had pawned it ; and had saved or scraped together money to pay [the pawnbroker]_{3359-the pawnbroker} ’s interest year by year , and prevent its running out ; so that if anything came of it , it could still be redeemed . Nothing had come of it ; and , as [I]_0-i tell [you]_3358-you , [she]_{3340-this woman} died with the scrap of paper , all worn and tattered , in [her]_{3340-this woman} hand . The time was out in two days ; [I]_0-i thought something might one day come of it too ; and so redeemed the pledge . ” “_[0-i] Where is it now ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks quickly . “_[0-i] _ There _ , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} . And , as if glad to be relieved of it , [she]_{6103-the woman} hastily threw upon the table a small kid bag scarcely large enough for a French watch , which [Monks]_226-monks pouncing upon , tore open with trembling hands . It contained a little gold locket : in which were two locks of hair , and a plain gold wedding - ring . “_[0-i] It has the word ‘ [Agnes]_261-agnes ’ engraved on the inside , ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} . “_[0-i] There is a blank left for the surname ; and then follows the date ; which is within a year before [the child]_{306-the child} was born . [I]_0-i found out that . ” “_[0-i] And this is all ? ” said [Monks]_226-monks , after a close and eager scrutiny of the contents of the little packet . “_[0-i] All , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} drew a long breath , as if [he]_{128-mr. bumble} were glad to find that the story was over , and no mention made of taking the five - and - twenty pounds back again ; and now [he]_{128-mr. bumble} took courage to wipe the perspiration which had been trickling over [his]_{128-mr. bumble} nose , unchecked , during the whole of the previous dialogue . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know nothing of the story , beyond what [I]_0-i can guess at , ” said [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} wife]_{787-his wife} addressing [Monks]_226-monks , after a short silence ; “_[0-i] and [I]_0-i want to know nothing ; for it ’s safer not . But [I]_0-i may ask [you]_0-i two questions , may [I]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i may ask , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , with some show of surprise ; “_[0-i] but whether [I]_0-i answer or not is another question . ” “_[0-i] — Which makes three , ” observed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , essaying a stroke of facetiousness . “_[0-i] Is that what [you]_0-i expected to get from [me]_0-i ? ” demanded [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_[0-i] It is , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] The other question ? ” “_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i propose to do with it ? Can it be used against [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] Never , ” rejoined [Monks]_226-monks ; “_[0-i] nor against [me]_0-i either . See here ! But do n’t move a step forward , or [your]_0-i life is not worth a bulrush . ” With these words , [he]_0-i suddenly wheeled the table aside , and pulling an iron ring in the boarding , threw back a large trap - door which opened close at [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ’s feet , and caused [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} to retire several paces backward , with great precipitation . “_[0-i] Look down , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , lowering the lantern into [the gulf]_{7484-the gulf} . “_[0-i] Do n’t fear [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i could have let [you]_0-i down , quietly enough , when [you]_0-i were seated over it , if that had been [my]_0-i game . ” Thus encouraged , [the matron]_{6006-the matron} drew near to the brink ; and even [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} , impelled by curiousity , ventured to do the same . The turbid water , swollen by the heavy rain , was rushing rapidly on below ; and all other sounds were lost in the noise of its plashing and eddying against the green and slimy piles . There had once been a water - mill beneath ; the tide foaming and chafing round the few rotten stakes , and fragments of machinery that yet remained , seemed to dart onward , with a new impulse , when freed from the obstacles which had unavailingly attempted to stem its headlong course . “_[0-i] If [you]_0-i flung [a man]_{476-a man} ’s body down there , where would it be tomorrow morning ? ” said [Monks]_226-monks , swinging the lantern to and fro in the dark well . “_[0-i] Twelve miles down [the river]_{5912-the river} , and cut to pieces besides , ” replied [Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , recoiling at the thought . [Monks]_226-monks drew the little packet from [his]_{128-mr. bumble} breast , where [he]_{128-mr. bumble} had hurriedly thrust it ; and tying it to a leaden weight , which had formed a part of some pulley , and was lying on the floor , dropped it into [the stream]_{7486-the stream} . It fell straight , and true as a die ; clove the water with a scarcely audible splash ; and was gone . The three looking into [each other]_{512-each other} ’s faces , seemed to breathe more freely . “_[0-i] There ! ” said [Monks]_226-monks , closing the trap - door , which fell heavily back into its former position . “_[0-i] If [the sea]_{3363-the sea} ever gives up its dead , as books say it will , it will keep [its]_{3363-the sea} gold and silver to itself , and that trash among it . [We]_3364-we have nothing more to say , and may break up [[our]_3364-we pleasant party]_{3365-our pleasant party} . ” “_[3364-we] By all means , ” observed [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with great alacrity . “_[3364-we] [You]_0-i ’ll keep a quiet tongue in [your]_0-i head , will [you]_0-i ? ” said [Monks]_226-monks , with a threatening look . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not afraid of [[your]_0-i wife]_{3366-your wife} . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i may depend upon [me]_0-i , [young man]_{2851-young man} , ” answered [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , bowing [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} gradually towards the ladder , with excessive politeness . “_{[2851-young man]} On [everybody]_{377-everybody} ’s account , [young man]_{2851-young man} ; on [my]_0-i own , [you]_0-i know , [Mr. Monks]_226-monks . ” “_[226-monks] [I]_0-i am glad , for [your]_0-i sake , to hear it , ” remarked [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] Light [your]_0-i lantern ! And get away from here as fast as [you]_0-i can . ” It was fortunate that the conversation terminated at this point , or [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , who had bowed [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} [to within six inches of the ladder]_{7488-to within six inches of the ladder} , would infallibly have pitched headlong into [the room below]_{7489-the room below} . [He]_{128-mr. bumble} lighted [his]_{128-mr. bumble} lantern from that which [Monks]_226-monks had detached from the rope , and now carried in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hand ; and making no effort to prolong the discourse , descended in silence , followed by [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} wife]_{787-his wife} . [Monks]_226-monks brought up the rear , after pausing on the steps to satisfy [himself]_{128-mr. bumble} that there were no other sounds to be heard than the beating of the rain without , and the rushing of the water . [They]_7491-they traversed [the lower room]_{7492-the lower room} , slowly , and with caution ; for [Monks]_226-monks started at every shadow ; and [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , holding [his]_{128-mr. bumble} lantern a foot above the ground , walked not only with remarkable care , but with a marvellously light step for [a gentleman of [his]_{128-mr. bumble} figure]_{7493-a gentleman of his figure} : looking nervously about [him]_{128-mr. bumble} for hidden trap - doors . The gate at which [they]_7491-they had entered , was softly unfastened and opened by [Monks]_226-monks ; merely exchanging a nod with [[their]_7491-they mysterious acquaintance]_{7494-their mysterious acquaintance} , [the married couple]_{7495-the married couple} emerged into the wet and darkness outside . [They]_7491-they were no sooner gone , than [Monks , who appeared to entertain an invincible repugnance to being left alone]_{7496-monks , who appeared to entertain an invincible repugnance to being left alone} , called to [a boy who had been hidden somewhere below]_{7497-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} . Bidding [him]_{7497-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} go first , and bear the light , [he]_{7497-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} returned to [the chamber [he]_{7497-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} had just quitted]_{7498-the chamber he had just quitted} . CHAPTER XXXIX . INTRODUCES [SOME RESPECTABLE CHARACTERS WITH WHOM THE READER]_{170-the characters} IS ALREADY ACQUAINTED , AND SHOWS HOW [MONKS]_226-monks AND [THE JEW]_{1184-the jew} LAID [THEIR]_{7495-the married couple} WORTHY HEADS TOGETHER On the evening following that upon which [the three worthies mentioned in the last chapter]_{7500-the three worthies mentioned in the last chapter} , disposed of [their]_7491-they little matter of business as therein narrated , [Mr. William Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , awakening from a nap , drowsily growled forth an inquiry what time of night it was . [The room in which [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} propounded this question]_{7501-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question} , was not one of those [he]_{183-mr. sikes} had tenanted , previous to the [Chertsey]_34-chertsey expedition , although [it]_{7501-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question} was in [the same quarter of [the town]_{812-the town}]_{7502-the same quarter of the town} , and was situated at no great distance from [[his]_{183-mr. sikes} former lodgings]_{7504-his former lodgings} . [It]_{7501-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question} was not , in appearance , so desirable a habitation as [[his]_{183-mr. sikes} old quarters]_{7505-his old quarters} : being [a mean and badly - furnished apartment]_{7506-a mean and badly - furnished apartment} , of very limited size ; lighted only by one small window in the shelving roof , and abutting on [a close and dirty lane]_{7507-a close and dirty lane} . Nor were there wanting other indications of [the good gentleman]_{7508-the good gentleman} ’s having gone down in [the world of late]_{7509-the world of late} : for a great scarcity of furniture , and total absence of comfort , together with the disappearance of all such small moveables as spare clothes and linen , bespoke a state of extreme poverty ; while the meagre and attenuated condition of [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} [himself]_{183-mr. sikes} would have fully confirmed these symptoms , if [they]_7491-they had stood in any need of corroboration . [The housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} was lying on the bed , wrapped in [his]_{183-mr. sikes} white great - coat , by way of dressing - gown , and displaying a set of features in no degree improved by the cadaverous hue of illness , and the addition of a soiled nightcap , and a stiff , black beard of a week ’s growth . The dog sat at the bedside : now eyeing [[his]_{183-mr. sikes} master]_{4661-his master} with a wistful look , and now pricking [his]_{183-mr. sikes} ears , and uttering a low growl as some noise in [the street]_{4555-the street} , or in the lower part of [the house]_{403-the house} , attracted [his]_{183-mr. sikes} attention . [Seated by the window]_{7514-seated by the window} , busily engaged in patching an old waistcoat which formed a portion of [the robber]_{1884-the robber} ’s ordinary dress , was [a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there]_{7516-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there} would have been considerable difficulty in recognising [her]_{7516-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there} as [the same Nancy who has already figured in this tale]_{7517-the same nancy who has already figured in this tale} , but for the voice in which [she]_{7516-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there} replied to [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} ’s question . “_[0-i] Not long gone seven , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] How do [you]_3370-you feel tonight , [Bill]_149-sikes ? ” “_[149-sikes] As weak as water , ” replied [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , with an imprecation on [his]_{183-mr. sikes} eyes and limbs . “_[149-sikes] Here ; lend [us]_3371-us a hand , and let [me]_0-i get off this thundering bed anyhow . ” [Illness]_262-illness had not improved [Mr. Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} ’s temper ; for , as [the girl]_{1840-the girl} raised [him]_{183-mr. sikes} up and led [him]_{183-mr. sikes} to a chair , [he]_{183-mr. sikes} muttered various curses on [her]_{1840-the girl} awkwardness , and struck [her]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3370-you] Whining are [you]_3370-you ? ” said [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} . “_[3370-you] Come ! Do n’t stand snivelling there . If [you]_3370-you ca n’t do anything better than that , cut off altogether . D’ye hear [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear [you]_3370-you , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , turning [her]_{1840-the girl} face aside , and forcing a laugh . “_[3370-you] What fancy have [you]_3370-you got in [your]_3370-you head now ? ” “_[3370-you] Oh ! [you]_3370-you ’ve thought better of it , have [you]_3370-you ? ” growled [Sikes]_{183-mr. sikes} , marking the tear which trembled in [her]_{1840-the girl} eye . “_[3370-you] All the better for [you]_3370-you , [you]_3370-you have . ” “_[3370-you] Why , [you]_3370-you do n’t mean to say , [you]_3370-you ’d be hard upon [me]_0-i tonight , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , laying [her]_{1840-the girl} hand upon [his]_149-sikes shoulder . “_[149-sikes] No ! ” cried [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] Why not ? ” “_[3370-you] Such a number of nights , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , with a touch of [woman]_3128-woman ’s tenderness , which communicated something like sweetness of tone , even to [her]_{1840-the girl} voice : “_[149-sikes] such a number of nights as [I]_0-i ’ve been patient with [you]_3370-you , nursing and caring for [you]_3370-you , as if [you]_3370-you had been [a child]_{371-a child} : and this the first that [I]_0-i ’ve seen [you]_3370-you like [yourself]_3370-you ; [you]_3370-you would n’t have served [me]_0-i as [you]_3370-you did just now , if [you]_3370-you ’d thought of that , would [you]_3370-you ? Come , come ; say [you]_3370-you would n’t . ” “_[3370-you] Well , then , ” rejoined [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , “_[3370-you] [I]_0-i would n’t . Why , damme , now , [the girls]_{3373-the girls} ’s whining again ! ” “_{[3373-the girls]} It ’s nothing , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , throwing [herself]_{1840-the girl} into a chair . “_{[3373-the girls]} Do n’t [you]_3370-you seem to mind [me]_0-i . It ’ll soon be over . ” “_[3370-you] What ’ll be over ? ” demanded [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes in a savage voice . “_[3370-you] What foolery are [you]_3370-you up to , now , again ? Get up and bustle about , and do n’t come over [me]_0-i with [[your]_3370-you woman]_{3374-your woman} ’s nonsense . ” At any other time , this remonstrance , and the tone in which it was delivered , would have had the desired effect ; but [the girl]_{1840-the girl} being really weak and exhausted , dropped [her]_{1840-the girl} head over the back of the chair , and fainted , before [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes could get out a few of the appropriate oaths with which , on similar occasions , [he]_149-sikes was accustomed to garnish [his]_149-sikes threats . Not knowing , very well , what to do , in this uncommon emergency ; for [Miss Nancy]_167-nancy ’s hysterics were usually of that violent kind which [the patient]_{329-the patient} fights and struggles out of , without much assistance ; [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes tried a little blasphemy : and finding that mode of treatment wholly ineffectual , called for assistance . “_{[3374-your woman]} What ’s the matter here , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ? ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , looking in . “_[3370-you] Lend a hand to [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , ca n’t [you]_3370-you ? ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes impatiently . “_[3370-you] Do n’t stand chattering and grinning at [me]_0-i ! ” With an exclamation of surprise , [Fagin]_161-fagin hastened to [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s assistance , while [Mr. John Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} ( otherwise the Artful Dodger ) , who had followed [[his]_{159-mr. dawkins} venerable friend]_{7528-his venerable friend} into [the room]_{418-the room} , hastily deposited on the floor a bundle with which [he]_{159-mr. dawkins} was laden ; and snatching a bottle from the grasp of [Master Charles Bates]_{164-master bates} who came close at [his]_{164-master bates} heels , uncorked it in a twinkling with [his]_{164-master bates} teeth , and poured a portion of its contents down [the patient]_{329-the patient} ’s throat : previously taking a taste , [himself]_{164-master bates} , to prevent mistakes . “_[3370-you] Give [her]_{1840-the girl} a whiff of fresh air with the bellows , [Charley]_{164-master bates} , ” said [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} ; “_{[164-master bates]} and [you]_{164-master bates} slap [her]_{1840-the girl} hands , [Fagin]_161-fagin , while [Bill]_149-sikes undoes the petticuts . ” These united restoratives , administered with great energy : especially that department consigned to [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , who appeared to consider [his]_{164-master bates} share in the proceedings , a piece of unexampled pleasantry : were not long in producing the desired effect . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} gradually recovered [her]_{1840-the girl} senses ; and , staggering to a chair by the bedside , hid [her]_{1840-the girl} face upon the pillow : leaving [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes to confront [the new comers]_{7532-the new comers} , in some astonishment at [their]_{7532-the new comers} unlooked - for appearance . “_[149-sikes] Why , what evil wind has blowed [you]_{164-master bates} here ? ” [he]_0-i asked [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[149-sikes] No evil wind at all , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , for evil winds blow [nobody]_316-nobody any good ; and [I]_0-i ’ve brought something good with [me]_0-i , that [you]_{164-master bates} ’ll be glad to see . [Dodger]_{162-the dodger} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , open the bundle ; and give [Bill]_149-sikes the little trifles that [we]_3380-we spent all [our]_3380-we money on , this morning . ” In compliance with [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin ’s request , [the Artful]_{5375-the artful} untied this bundle , which was of large size , and formed of an old table - cloth ; and handed the articles it contained , one by one , to [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} : who placed them on the table , with various encomiums on their rarity and excellence . “_[149-sikes] Sitch a rabbit pie , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” exclaimed [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} , disclosing to view a huge pasty ; “_[149-sikes] sitch delicate creeturs , with sitch tender limbs , [Bill]_149-sikes , that the wery bones melt in [your]_149-sikes mouth , and there ’s no occasion to pick ’em ; half a pound of seven and six - penny green , so precious strong that if [you]_149-sikes mix it with biling water , it ’ll go nigh to blow the lid of the tea - pot off ; a pound and a half of moist sugar that [the niggers]_{3381-the niggers} did n’t work at all at , afore [they]_{3381-the niggers} got it up to sitch a pitch of goodness,—oh no ! Two half - quartern brans ; pound of best fresh ; piece of double Glo’ster ; and , to wind up all , some of the richest sort [you]_149-sikes ever lushed ! ” Uttering this last panegyric , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} produced , from one of [his]_{164-master bates} extensive pockets , a full - sized wine - bottle , carefully corked ; while [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} , at the same instant , poured out a wine - glassful of raw spirits from the bottle [he]_{164-master bates} carried : which [the invalid]_{1760-the invalid} tossed down [his]_{164-master bates} throat without a moment ’s hesitation . “_[149-sikes] Ah ! ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , rubbing [his]_161-fagin hands with great satisfaction . “_[149-sikes] [You]_149-sikes ’ll do , [Bill]_149-sikes ; [you]_149-sikes ’ll do now . ” “_[149-sikes] Do ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i might have been done for , twenty times over , afore [you]_149-sikes ’d have done anything to help [me]_0-i . What do [you]_149-sikes mean by leaving [a man]_{476-a man} in [this state]_{3383-this state} , three weeks and more , [you]_149-sikes false - hearted wagabond ? ” “_{[476-a man]} Only hear [him]_{476-a man} , [boys]_498-boys ! ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , shrugging [his]_161-fagin shoulders . “_{[476-a man]} And [us]_3385-us come to bring [him]_{476-a man} all these beau - ti - ful things . ” “_[3386-their] The things is well enough in [their]_3386-their way , ” observed [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes : a little soothed as [he]_149-sikes glanced over the table ; “_[3386-their] but what have [you]_149-sikes got to say for [yourself]_149-sikes , why [you]_149-sikes should leave [me]_0-i [here]_4553-here , down in the mouth , health , blunt , and everything else ; and take no more notice of [me]_0-i , all this mortal time , than if [I]_0-i was that ’ ere dog.—Drive [him]_{476-a man} down , [Charley]_{164-master bates} ! ” “_{[164-master bates]} [I]_0-i never see such a jolly dog as that , ” cried [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , doing as [he]_0-i was desired . “_[0-i] Smelling the grub like [a old lady]_{3388-a old lady} a going to market ! [He]_{476-a man} ’d make [his]_{476-a man} fortun ’ on the stage that dog would , and rewive [the drayma]_{3389-the drayma} besides . ” “_{[476-a man]} Hold [your]_149-sikes din , ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , as the dog retreated under the bed : still growling angrily . “_{[476-a man]} What have [you]_149-sikes got to say for [yourself]_149-sikes , [you]_149-sikes withered old fence , eh ? ” “_[149-sikes] [I]_0-i was away from [London]_6-london , a week and more , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , on a plant , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[0-i] And what about the other fortnight ? ” demanded [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] What about the other fortnight that [you]_149-sikes ’ve left [me]_0-i lying here , like a sick rat in [[his]_{476-a man} hole]_{3391-his hole} ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i could n’t help it , [Bill]_149-sikes . [I]_0-i ca n’t go into a long explanation before [company]_5164-company ; but [I]_0-i could n’t help it , upon [my]_0-i honour . ” “_[0-i] Upon [your]_149-sikes what ? ” growled [Sikes]_149-sikes , with excessive disgust . “_[0-i] Here ! Cut [me]_0-i off a piece of that pie , one of [[you]_149-sikes boys]_{3393-you boys} , to take the taste of that out of [my]_0-i mouth , or it ’ll choke [me]_0-i dead . ” “_{[3393-you boys]} Do n’t be out of temper , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” urged [Fagin]_161-fagin , submissively . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have never forgot [you]_149-sikes , [Bill]_149-sikes ; never once . ” “_[0-i] No ! [I]_0-i ’ll pound it that [you]_149-sikes han’t , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , with a bitter grin . “_[149-sikes] [You]_149-sikes ’ve been scheming and plotting away , every hour that [I]_0-i have laid shivering and burning [here]_4553-here ; and [Bill]_149-sikes was to do this ; and [Bill]_149-sikes was to do that ; and [Bill]_149-sikes was to do it all , dirt cheap , as soon as [he]_149-sikes got well : and was quite poor enough for [your]_149-sikes work . If it had n’t been for [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , [I]_0-i might have died . ” “_[149-sikes] There now , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” remonstrated [Fagin]_161-fagin , eagerly catching at the word . “_[149-sikes] If it had n’t been for [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ! Who but poor ould [Fagin]_161-fagin was the means of [your]_149-sikes having such [a handy girl]_{3398-a handy girl} about [you]_149-sikes ? ” “_[161-fagin] [He]_161-fagin says true enough there ! ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy , coming hastily forward . “_[161-fagin] Let [him]_161-fagin be ; let [him]_161-fagin be . ” [Nancy]_167-nancy ’s appearance gave a new turn to the conversation ; for [the boys]_{491-the boys} , receiving a sly wink from [the wary old Jew]_{7538-the wary old jew} , began to ply [her]_167-nancy with liquor : of which , however , [she]_167-nancy took very sparingly ; while [Fagin]_161-fagin , assuming an unusual flow of spirits , gradually brought [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes into a better temper , by affecting to regard [his]_161-fagin threats as a little pleasant banter ; and , moreover , by laughing very heartily at one or two rough jokes , which , after repeated applications to the spirit - bottle , [he]_161-fagin condescended to make . “_[161-fagin] It ’s all very well , ” said [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[161-fagin] but [I]_0-i must have some blunt from [you]_149-sikes tonight . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have n’t a piece of coin about [me]_0-i , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[0-i] Then [you]_149-sikes ’ve got lots at [home]_4737-home , ” retorted [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[149-sikes] and [I]_0-i must have some from there . ” “_[0-i] Lots ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin , holding up [his]_161-fagin hands . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have n’t so much as would — ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know how much [you]_149-sikes ’ve got , and [I]_0-i dare say [you]_149-sikes hardly know [yourself]_149-sikes , as it would take a pretty long time to count it , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[0-i] but [I]_0-i must have some tonight ; and that ’s flat . ” “_[0-i] Well , well , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , with a sigh , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll send [the Artful]_{5375-the artful} round presently . ” “_{[5375-the artful]} [You]_149-sikes wo n’t do nothing of the kind , ” rejoined [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] [The Artful]_{5375-the artful} ’s a deal too artful , and would forget to come , or lose [his]_{5375-the artful} way , or get dodged by traps and so be perwented , or anything for an excuse , if [you]_149-sikes put [him]_{5375-the artful} up to it . [Nancy]_167-nancy shall go to [the ken]_{3402-the ken} and fetch it , to make all sure ; and [I]_0-i ’ll lie down and have a snooze while [she]_167-nancy ’s gone . ” After a great deal of haggling and squabbling , [Fagin]_161-fagin beat down the amount of the required advance from five pounds to three pounds four and sixpence : protesting with many solemn asseverations that that would only leave [him]_{5375-the artful} eighteen - pence to keep [house]_2634-house with ; [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes sullenly remarking that if [he]_149-sikes could n’t get any more [he]_149-sikes must accompany [him]_149-sikes [home]_4737-home ; with [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} put the eatables in the cupboard . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} then , taking leave of [[his]_{1184-the jew} affectionate friend]_{7544-his affectionate friend} , returned [homeward]_{7545-homeward} , attended by [Nancy]_167-nancy and [the boys]_{491-the boys} : [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , meanwhile , flinging [himself]_149-sikes on the bed , and composing [himself]_149-sikes to sleep away the time until [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} ’s return . In due course , [they]_7548-they arrived at [[Fagin]_161-fagin ’s abode]_{7549-fagin ’s abode} , where [they]_7548-they found [Toby Crackit]_201-toby and [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} intent upon [their]_7548-they fifteenth game at cribbage , which it is scarcely necessary to say [the latter gentleman]_{657-the latter gentleman} lost , and with it , [his]_149-sikes fifteenth and last sixpence : much to the amusement of [[his]_149-sikes young friends]_{1692-his young friends} . [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby , apparently somewhat ashamed at being found relaxing [himself]_201-toby with [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} so much [his]_201-toby inferior in station and mental endowments , yawned , and inquiring after [Sikes]_149-sikes , took up [his]_201-toby hat to go . “_[0-i] Has [nobody]_316-nobody been , [Toby]_201-toby ? ” asked [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[316-nobody] Not a living leg , ” answered [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby , pulling up [his]_201-toby collar ; “_[316-nobody] it ’s been as dull as swipes . [You]_201-toby ought to stand something handsome , [Fagin]_161-fagin , to recompense [me]_0-i for keeping [house]_2634-house so long . [Damme]_223-damme , [I]_0-i ’m as flat as [a juryman]_{3405-a juryman} ; and should have gone to sleep , as fast as [Newgate]_20-newgate , if [I]_0-i had n’t had the good natur ’ to amuse [this youngster]_{3406-this youngster} . Horrid dull , [I]_0-i ’m blessed if [I]_0-i an’t ! ” With these and other ejaculations of the same kind , [Mr. Toby Crackit]_201-toby swept up [his]_201-toby winnings , and crammed them into [his]_201-toby waistcoat pocket with a haughty air , as though such small pieces of silver were wholly beneath the consideration of [a man of [his]_201-toby figure]_{7553-a man of his figure} ; this done , [he]_201-toby swaggered out of [the room]_{418-the room} , with so much elegance and gentility , that [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} , bestowing numerous admiring glances on [his]_201-toby legs and boots till [they]_7555-they were out of sight , assured [the company]_{1248-the company} that [he]_201-toby considered [his]_201-toby acquaintance cheap at fifteen sixpences an interview , and that [he]_201-toby did n’t value [his]_201-toby losses the snap of [his]_201-toby little finger . “_[0-i] Wot [a rum chap]_{3407-a rum chap} [you]_{3406-this youngster} are , [Tom]_199-tom ! ” said [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , highly amused by this declaration . “_[0-i] Not a bit of it , ” replied [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} . “_[0-i] Am [I]_0-i , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” “_[0-i] [A very clever fellow]_{3408-a very clever fellow} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , patting [him]_{4649-my dear} on the shoulder , and winking to [[his]_161-fagin other pupils]_{7557-his other pupils} . “_{[3408-a very clever fellow]} And [Mr. Crackit]_201-toby is [a heavy swell]_{3410-a heavy swell} ; an’t [he]_201-toby , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” asked [Tom]_199-tom . “_[201-toby] No doubt at all of that , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . ” “_[201-toby] And it is a creditable thing to have [his]_201-toby acquaintance ; an’t it , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” pursued [Tom]_199-tom . “_[161-fagin] Very much so , indeed , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . [They]_3413-they ’re only jealous , [Tom]_199-tom , because [he]_201-toby wo n’t give it to [them]_3413-they . ” “_[201-toby] Ah ! ” cried [Tom]_199-tom , triumphantly , “_[201-toby] that ’s where it is ! [He]_201-toby has cleaned [me]_0-i out . But [I]_0-i can go and earn some more , when [I]_0-i like ; ca n’t [I]_0-i , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” “_[161-fagin] To be sure [you]_199-tom can , and the sooner [you]_199-tom go the better , [Tom]_199-tom ; so make up [your]_199-tom loss at once , and do n’t lose any more time . [Dodger]_{162-the dodger} ! [Charley]_{164-master bates} ! It ’s time [you]_199-tom were on the lay . Come ! [It]_3414-it ’s near ten , and nothing done yet . ” In obedience to this hint , [the boys]_{491-the boys} , nodding to [Nancy]_167-nancy , took up [their]_{491-the boys} hats , and left [the room]_{418-the room} ; [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} and [[his]_{1138-the dodger} vivacious friend]_{7561-his vivacious friend} indulging , as [they]_{491-the boys} went , in many witticisms at the expense of [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} ; in whose conduct , it is but justice to say , there was nothing very conspicuous or peculiar : inasmuch as there are a great number of [spirited young bloods upon [town]_5501-town]_{7562-spirited young bloods upon town} , who pay a much higher price than [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} for being seen in good society : and [a great number of fine gentlemen]_{7564-a great number of fine gentlemen} ( composing the good society aforesaid ) who established [their]_{7564-a great number of fine gentlemen} reputation upon very much the same footing as [flash Toby Crackit]_201-toby . “_[3414-it] Now , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , when [they]_{491-the boys} had left [the room]_{418-the room} , “_[3414-it] [I]_0-i ’ll go and get [you]_3415-you that cash , [Nancy]_167-nancy . This is only the key of a little cupboard where [I]_0-i keep a few odd things [the boys]_{491-the boys} get , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . [I]_0-i never lock up [my]_0-i money , for [I]_0-i ’ve got none to lock up , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} — ha ! ha ! ha!—none to lock up . It ’s a poor trade , [Nancy]_167-nancy , and no thanks ; but [I]_0-i ’m fond of seeing [the young people]_{3419-the young people} about [me]_0-i ; and [I]_0-i bear it all , [I]_0-i bear it all . Hush ! ” [he]_0-i said , hastily concealing the key in [his]_0-i breast ; “_[0-i] who ’s that ? Listen ! ” [The girl , who was sitting at the table]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} with [her]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} arms folded , appeared in no way interested in the arrival : or to care whether [the person]_{7118-the person} , whoever [he]_{7118-the person} was , came or went : until the murmur of [a man]_{476-a man} ’s voice reached [her]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} ears . The instant [she]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} caught the sound , [she]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} tore off [her]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} bonnet and shawl , with the rapidity of lightning , and thrust them under the table . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} , turning round immediately afterwards , [she]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} muttered a complaint of the heat : in a tone of languor that contrasted , very remarkably , with the extreme haste and violence of this action : which , however , had been unobserved by [Fagin]_161-fagin , who had [his]_161-fagin back towards [her]_{7566-the girl , who was sitting at the table} at the time . “_[0-i] Bah ! ” [he]_161-fagin whispered , as though nettled by the interruption ; “_{[3420-the man i expected before]} it ’s [the man [I]_0-i expected before]_{3420-the man i expected before} ; [he]_{3420-the man i expected before} ’s coming [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} . Not a word about the money while [he]_{3420-the man i expected before} ’s [here]_4553-here , [Nance]_167-nancy . [He]_{3420-the man i expected before} wo n’t stop long . Not ten minutes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . ” Laying [his]_161-fagin skinny forefinger upon [his]_161-fagin lip , [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} carried a candle to the door , as [a man]_{476-a man} ’s step was heard upon the stairs without . [He]_161-fagin reached [it]_7572-it , at the same moment as [the visitor]_{1815-the visitor} , who , coming hastily into [the room]_{418-the room} , was close upon [the girl]_{1840-the girl} before [he]_161-fagin observed [her]_{1840-the girl} . It was [Monks]_226-monks . “_{[3424-only one of my young people]} [Only one of [[my]_0-i young people]_{3425-my young people}]_{3424-only one of my young people} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , observing that [Monks]_226-monks drew back , on beholding [a stranger]_{7345-a stranger} . “_{[3424-only one of my young people]} Do n’t move , [Nancy]_167-nancy . ” [The girl]_{1840-the girl} drew closer to the table , and glancing at [Monks]_226-monks with an air of careless levity , withdrew [her]_{1840-the girl} eyes ; but as [he]_161-fagin turned towards [Fagin]_161-fagin , [she]_{1840-the girl} stole another look ; so keen and searching , and full of purpose , that if there had been [any bystander to observe the change]_{7578-any bystander to observe the change} , [he]_161-fagin could hardly have believed the two looks to have proceeded from [the same person]_{7579-the same person} . “_[167-nancy] Any news ? ” inquired [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[3424-only one of my young people]} Great . ” “_{[3424-only one of my young people]} And — and — good ? ” asked [Fagin]_161-fagin , hesitating as though [he]_161-fagin feared to vex [the other man]_{5981-the other man} by being too sanguine . “_{[3424-only one of my young people]} Not bad , any way , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks with a smile . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been prompt enough this time . Let [me]_0-i have a word with [you]_167-nancy . ” [The girl]_{1840-the girl} drew closer to the table , and made no offer to leave [the room]_{418-the room} , although [she]_{1840-the girl} could see that [Monks]_226-monks was pointing to [her]_{1840-the girl} . [The Jew]_{1184-the jew} : perhaps fearing [she]_{1840-the girl} might say something aloud about the money , if [he]_{1184-the jew} endeavoured to get rid of [her]_{1840-the girl} : pointed upward , and took [Monks]_226-monks out of [the room]_{418-the room} . “_[0-i] Not that infernal hole [we]_3426-we were in before , ” [she]_{1840-the girl} could hear [the man]_{843-the man} say as [they]_3426-we went [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . [Fagin]_161-fagin laughed ; and making some reply which did not reach [her]_{1840-the girl} , seemed , by the creaking of the boards , to lead [[his]_161-fagin companion]_{621-his companion} to [the second story]_{7588-the second story} . Before the sound of [their]_3426-we footsteps had ceased to echo through [the house]_{403-the house} , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} had slipped off [her]_{1840-the girl} shoes ; and drawing [her]_{1840-the girl} gown loosely over [her]_{1840-the girl} head , and muffling [her]_{1840-the girl} arms in it , stood at the door , listening with breathless interest . The moment the noise ceased , [she]_{1840-the girl} glided from [the room]_{418-the room} ; ascended the stairs with incredible softness and silence ; and was lost in the gloom above . [The room]_{418-the room} remained deserted for a quarter of an hour or more ; [the girl]_{1840-the girl} glided back with the same unearthly tread ; and , immediately afterwards , [the two men]_{5950-the two men} were heard descending . [Monks]_226-monks went at once into [the street]_{4555-the street} ; and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} crawled [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} again for the money . When [he]_{1184-the jew} returned , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} was adjusting [her]_{1840-the girl} shawl and bonnet , as if preparing to be gone . “_[0-i] Why , [Nance]_167-nancy ! ” exclaimed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , starting back as [he]_{1184-the jew} put down the candle , “_[167-nancy] how pale [you]_167-nancy are ! ” “_[167-nancy] Pale ! ” echoed [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , shading [her]_{1840-the girl} eyes with [her]_{1840-the girl} hands , as if to look steadily at [him]_{1184-the jew} . “_[167-nancy] Quite horrible . What have [you]_167-nancy been doing to [yourself]_167-nancy ? ” “_[167-nancy] Nothing that [I]_0-i know of , except sitting in this close place for [I]_0-i do n’t know how long and all , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} carelessly . “_[167-nancy] Come ! Let [me]_0-i get back ; that ’s a dear . ” With a sigh for every piece of money , [Fagin]_161-fagin told the amount into [her]_{1840-the girl} hand . [They]_7602-they parted without more conversation , merely interchanging a “_[0-i] good - night . ” When [the girl]_{1840-the girl} got into [the open street]_{1003-the open street} , [she]_{1840-the girl} sat down upon [a doorstep]_{7605-a doorstep} ; and seemed , for a few moments , wholly bewildered and unable to pursue [her]_{1840-the girl} way . Suddenly [she]_{1840-the girl} arose ; and hurrying on , in a direction quite opposite to that in which [Sikes]_149-sikes was awaiting [her]_{1840-the girl} return , quickened [her]_{1840-the girl} pace , until it gradually resolved into a violent run . After completely exhausting [herself]_{1840-the girl} , [she]_{1840-the girl} stopped to take breath : and , as if suddenly recollecting [herself]_{1840-the girl} , and deploring [her]_{1840-the girl} inability to do something [she]_{1840-the girl} was bent upon , wrung [her]_{1840-the girl} hands , and burst into tears . It might be that [her]_{1840-the girl} tears relieved [her]_{1840-the girl} , or that [she]_{1840-the girl} felt the full hopelessness of [her]_{1840-the girl} condition ; but [she]_{1840-the girl} turned back ; and hurrying with nearly as great rapidity in the contrary direction ; partly to recover lost time , and partly to keep pace with the violent current of [her]_{1840-the girl} own thoughts : soon reached [the dwelling where [she]_{1840-the girl} had left [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker}]_{7606-the dwelling where she had left the housebreaker} . If [she]_{1840-the girl} betrayed any agitation , when [she]_{1840-the girl} presented [herself]_{1840-the girl} to [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes , [he]_149-sikes did not observe it ; for merely inquiring if [she]_{1840-the girl} had brought the money , and receiving a reply in the affirmative , [he]_149-sikes uttered a growl of satisfaction , and replacing [his]_149-sikes head upon the pillow , resumed the slumbers which [her]_{1840-the girl} arrival had interrupted . It was fortunate for [her]_{1840-the girl} that the possession of money occasioned [him]_149-sikes so much employment next day in the way of eating and drinking ; and withal had so beneficial an effect in smoothing down the asperities of [his]_149-sikes temper ; that [he]_149-sikes had neither time nor inclination to be very critical upon [her]_{1840-the girl} behaviour and deportment . That [she]_{1840-the girl} had all the abstracted and nervous manner of [one who is on the eve of some bold and hazardous step , which it has required no common struggle to resolve upon]_{7608-one who is on the eve of some bold and hazardous step , which it has required no common struggle to resolve upon} , would have been obvious to [the lynx - eyed Fagin , who would most probably have taken the alarm at once]_{7609-the lynx - eyed fagin , who would most probably have taken the alarm at once} ; but [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes lacking the niceties of discrimination , and being troubled with no more subtle misgivings than those which resolve [themselves]_{7610-themselves} into a dogged roughness of behaviour towards [everybody]_{377-everybody} ; and being , furthermore , in an unusually amiable condition , as has been already observed ; saw nothing unusual in [her]_{1840-the girl} demeanor , and indeed , troubled [himself]_149-sikes so little about [her]_{1840-the girl} , that , had [her]_{1840-the girl} agitation been far more perceptible than it was , it would have been very unlikely to have awakened [his]_149-sikes suspicions . As that day closed in , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s excitement increased ; and , when night came on , and [she]_{1840-the girl} sat by , watching until [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} should drink [himself]_149-sikes asleep , there was an unusual paleness in [her]_{1840-the girl} cheek , and a fire in [her]_{1840-the girl} eye , that even [Sikes]_149-sikes observed with astonishment . [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes being weak from the fever , was lying in bed , taking hot water with [his]_149-sikes gin to render it less inflammatory ; and had pushed [his]_149-sikes glass towards [Nancy]_167-nancy to be replenished for the third or fourth time , when these symptoms first struck [him]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Why , burn [my]_0-i body ! ” said [the man]_{843-the man} , raising [himself]_{843-the man} on [his]_{843-the man} hands as [he]_{843-the man} stared [the girl]_{1840-the girl} in the face . “_[3427-you] [You]_3427-you look like a corpse come to life again . What ’s the matter ? ” “_[3427-you] Matter ! ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] Nothing . What do [you]_0-i look at [me]_0-i so hard for ? ” “_[0-i] What foolery is this ? ” demanded [Sikes]_149-sikes , grasping [her]_{1840-the girl} by the arm , and shaking [her]_{1840-the girl} roughly . “_[0-i] What is it ? What do [you]_0-i mean ? What are [you]_0-i thinking of ? ” “_[0-i] Of many things , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , shivering , and as [she]_{1840-the girl} did so , pressing [her]_{1840-the girl} hands upon [her]_{1840-the girl} eyes . “_[149-sikes] But , [Lord]_3428-lord ! What odds in that ? ” The tone of forced gaiety in which the last words were spoken , seemed to produce a deeper impression on [Sikes]_149-sikes than the wild and rigid look which had preceded [them]_7618-them . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_3427-you wot it is , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes ; “_[0-i] if [you]_3427-you have n’t caught the fever , and got it comin ’ on , now , there ’s something more than usual in the wind , and something dangerous too . [You]_3427-you ’re not a - going to—. No , [damme]_3429-damme ! [you]_3427-you would n’t do that ! ” “_[3427-you] Do what ? ” asked [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3427-you] There ai n’t , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , fixing [his]_149-sikes eyes upon [her]_{1840-the girl} , and muttering the words to [himself]_149-sikes ; “_[3427-you] there ai n’t [a stauncher - hearted gal]_{3430-a stauncher - hearted gal} going , or [I]_0-i ’d have cut [her]_{3430-a stauncher - hearted gal} throat three months ago . [She]_{3430-a stauncher - hearted gal} ’s got the fever coming on ; that ’s it . ” Fortifying [himself]_149-sikes with this assurance , [Sikes]_149-sikes drained the glass to the bottom , and then , with many grumbling oaths , called for [his]_149-sikes physic . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} jumped up , with great alacrity ; poured it quickly out , but with [her]_{1840-the girl} back towards [him]_149-sikes ; and held the vessel to [his]_149-sikes lips , while [he]_149-sikes drank off the contents . “_{[3430-a stauncher - hearted gal]} Now , ” said [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , “_{[3430-a stauncher - hearted gal]} come and sit aside of [me]_0-i , and put on [your]_3427-you own face ; or [I]_0-i ’ll alter it so , that [you]_3427-you wo n’t know it agin when [you]_3427-you do want it . ” [The girl]_{1840-the girl} obeyed . [Sikes]_149-sikes , locking [her]_{1840-the girl} hand in [his]_149-sikes , fell back upon the pillow : turning [his]_149-sikes eyes upon [her]_{1840-the girl} face . They closed ; opened again ; closed once more ; again opened . [He]_149-sikes shifted [his]_149-sikes position restlessly ; and , after dozing again , and again , for two or three minutes , and as often springing up with a look of terror , and gazing vacantly about [him]_149-sikes , was suddenly stricken , as it were , while in the very attitude of rising , into a deep and heavy sleep . The grasp of [his]_149-sikes hand relaxed ; the upraised arm fell languidly by [his]_149-sikes side ; and [he]_149-sikes lay like one in a profound trance . “_[0-i] The laudanum has taken effect at last , ” murmured [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , as [she]_{1840-the girl} rose from the bedside . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i may be too late , even now . ” [She]_{1840-the girl} hastily dressed [herself]_{1840-the girl} in [her]_{1840-the girl} bonnet and shawl : looking fearfully round , from time to time , as if , despite the sleeping draught , [she]_{1840-the girl} expected every moment to feel the pressure of [Sikes]_149-sikes ’s heavy hand upon [her]_{1840-the girl} shoulder ; then , stooping softly over the bed , [she]_{1840-the girl} kissed [the robber]_{1884-the robber} ’s lips ; and then opening and closing the room - door with noiseless touch , hurried from [the house]_{403-the house} . [A watchman]_{7626-a watchman} was crying half - past nine , down [a dark passage through which [she]_{1840-the girl} had to pass]_{7627-a dark passage through which she had to pass} , in gaining [the main thoroughfare]_{7628-the main thoroughfare} . “_[0-i] Has it long gone the half - hour ? ” asked [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] It ’ll strike the hour in another quarter , ” said [the man]_{843-the man} : raising [his]_{843-the man} lantern to [her]_{1840-the girl} face . “_[0-i] And [I]_0-i can not get [there]_4593-there in less than an hour or more , ” muttered [Nancy]_167-nancy : brushing swiftly past [him]_{843-the man} , and gliding rapidly down [the street]_{4555-the street} . [Many of [the shops]_{1946-the shops}]_{7632-many of the shops} were already closing in the back lanes and avenues through which [she]_{1840-the girl} tracked [her]_{1840-the girl} way , in making from [Spitalfields]_{73-spitalfields} towards [the West - End of [London]_6-london]_{7634-the west - end of london} . The clock struck ten , increasing [her]_{1840-the girl} impatience . [She]_{1840-the girl} tore along [the narrow pavement]_{7635-the narrow pavement} : elbowing [the passengers]_{1348-the passengers} from side to side ; and darting almost under the horses ’ heads , crossed [crowded streets]_{7637-crowded streets} , where clusters of [persons]_7638-persons were eagerly watching [their]_7638-persons opportunity to do the like . “_[0-i] [The woman]_{6103-the woman} is mad ! ” said [the people]_{397-the people} , turning to look after [her]_{1840-the girl} as [she]_{1840-the girl} rushed away . When [she]_{1840-the girl} reached [the more wealthy quarter of [the town]_{812-the town}]_{7640-the more wealthy quarter of the town} , [the streets]_{4806-the streets} were comparatively deserted ; and here [her]_{1840-the girl} headlong progress excited a still greater curiosity in [the stragglers whom [she]_{1840-the girl} hurried past]_{7643-the stragglers whom she hurried past} . [Some]_5774-some quickened [their]_5774-some pace behind , as though to see whither [she]_{1840-the girl} was hastening at such an unusual rate ; and a few made head upon [her]_{1840-the girl} , and looked back , surprised at [her]_{1840-the girl} undiminished speed ; but [they]_5774-some fell off one by one ; and when [she]_{1840-the girl} neared [her]_{1840-the girl} place of destination , [she]_{1840-the girl} was alone . It was [a family hotel in [a quiet but handsome street near [Hyde Park]_{49-hyde park corner}]_{7646-a quiet but handsome street near hyde park}]_{7645-a family hotel in a quiet but handsome street near hyde park} . As the brilliant light of the lamp which burnt before [its]_{7645-a family hotel in a quiet but handsome street near hyde park} door , guided [her]_{1840-the girl} to the spot , the clock struck eleven . [She]_{1840-the girl} had loitered for a few paces as though irresolute , and making up [her]_{1840-the girl} mind to advance ; but the sound determined [her]_{1840-the girl} , and [she]_{1840-the girl} stepped into [the hall]_{543-the hall} . [The porter]_{7648-the porter} ’s seat was vacant . [She]_{1840-the girl} looked round with an air of incertitude , and advanced towards the stairs . “_{[6103-the woman]} Now , [young woman]_{3433-young woman} ! ” said [a smartly - dressed female]_{7649-a smartly - dressed female} , looking out from a door behind [her]_{1840-the girl} , “_{[3433-young woman]} who do [you]_{3433-young woman} want here ? ” “_{[3433-young woman]} [A lady who is stopping in [this house]_{5304-this house}]_{3434-a lady who is stopping in this house} , ” answered [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_{[5993-a lady]} [A lady]_{5993-a lady} ! ” was the reply , accompanied with a scornful look . “_{[3437-what lady]} [What lady]_{3437-what lady} ? ” “_{[3437-what lady]} [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} , ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy . [The young woman]_{326-the young woman} , who had by this time , noted [her]_{326-the young woman} appearance , replied only by a look of virtuous disdain ; and summoned [a man]_{476-a man} to answer [her]_{326-the young woman} . To [him]_{476-a man} , [Nancy]_167-nancy repeated [her]_167-nancy request . “_{[3437-what lady]} What name am [I]_0-i to say ? ” asked [the waiter]_{7653-the waiter} . “_[0-i] It ’s of no use saying any , ” replied [Nancy]_167-nancy . “_[0-i] Nor business ? ” said [the man]_{843-the man} . “_[0-i] No , nor that neither , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must see [the lady]_{711-the lady} . ” “_{[711-the lady]} Come ! ” said [the man]_{843-the man} , pushing [her]_{1840-the girl} towards the door . “_{[711-the lady]} None of this . Take [yourself]_0-i off . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall be carried out if [I]_0-i go ! ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} violently ; “_[0-i] and [I]_0-i can make that a job that two of [you]_3439-you wo n’t like to do . Is n’t there [anybody here]_{2506-anybody here} , ” [she]_{1840-the girl} said , looking round , “_{[2506-anybody here]} that will see a simple message carried for [a poor wretch like [me]_0-i]_{3441-a poor wretch like me} ? ” This appeal produced an effect on [a good - tempered - faced man - cook , who with some of [the other servants]_{7659-the other servants}]_{7658-a good - tempered - faced man - cook , who with some of the other servants} was looking on , and who stepped forward to interfere . “_{[2506-anybody here]} Take it up for [her]_{711-the lady} , [Joe]_263-joe ; ca n’t [you]_263-joe ? ” said [this person]_{5038-this person} . “_[263-joe] What ’s the good ? ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} . “_[263-joe] [You]_263-joe do n’t suppose [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} will see such as [her]_{711-the lady} ; do [you]_263-joe ? ” This allusion to [Nancy]_167-nancy ’s doubtful character , raised a vast quantity of chaste wrath in the bosoms of [four housemaids , who remarked , with great fervour , that the creature]_{7662-four housemaids , who remarked , with great fervour , that the creature} was a disgrace to [her]_167-nancy sex ; and strongly advocated [her]_167-nancy being thrown , ruthlessly , into [the kennel]_{828-the kennel} . “_{[1668-the young lady]} Do what [you]_3443-you like with [me]_0-i , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , turning to [the men]_{7230-the men} again ; “_[3443-you] but do what [I]_0-i ask [you]_3443-you first , and [I]_0-i ask [you]_3443-you to give this message for [God Almighty]_171-god ’s sake . ” [The soft - hearted cook]_{7666-the soft - hearted cook} added [his]_{7666-the soft - hearted cook} intercession , and the result was that [the man who had first appeared]_{7667-the man who had first appeared} undertook its delivery . “_[171-god] What ’s it to be ? ” said [the man , with one foot on the stairs]_{7668-the man , with one foot on the stairs} . “_[171-god] That [a young woman]_{324-a young woman} earnestly asks to speak to [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} alone , ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy ; “_{[324-a young woman]} and that if [the lady]_{711-the lady} will only hear the first word [she]_{711-the lady} has to say , [she]_{711-the lady} will know whether to hear [her]_{711-the lady} business , or to have [her]_{711-the lady} turned out of doors as [an impostor]_{6946-an impostor} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ” said [the man]_{843-the man} , “_[0-i] [you]_{324-a young woman} ’re coming it strong ! ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i give the message , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} firmly ; “_[0-i] and let [me]_0-i hear the answer . ” [The man]_{843-the man} ran [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . [Nancy]_167-nancy remained , pale and almost breathless , listening with quivering lip to the very audible expressions of scorn , of which [the chaste housemaids]_{7673-the chaste housemaids} were very prolific ; and of which [they]_{7673-the chaste housemaids} became still more so , when [the man]_{843-the man} returned , and said [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} was to walk [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} . “_[0-i] It ’s no good being proper in [this world]_{311-this world} , ” said [the first housemaid]_{7677-the first housemaid} . “_[264-brass] [Brass]_264-brass can do better than the gold what has stood the fire , ” said [the second]_{7678-the second} . [The third]_{5156-the third} contented [herself]_{5156-the third} with wondering “_[264-brass] what [ladies]_928-ladies was made of ” ; and the fourth took the first in a quartette of “_[928-ladies] Shameful ! ” with which [the Dianas]_{265-the dianas} concluded . Regardless of all this : for [she]_167-nancy had weightier matters at heart : [Nancy]_167-nancy followed [the man]_{843-the man} , with trembling limbs , to [a small ante - chamber]_{7681-a small ante - chamber} , lighted by a lamp from the ceiling . Here [he]_{843-the man} left [her]_167-nancy , and retired . [CHAPTER XL]_{75-chapter xl} . A STRANGE INTERVIEW , WHICH IS [A SEQUEL]_{7682-a sequel} TO [THE LAST CHAMBER]_{7683-the last chamber} [The girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s life had been squandered in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} , and among the most noisome of [the stews and dens of [London]_6-london]_{7686-the stews and dens of london} , but there was something of [the woman]_{6103-the woman} ’s original nature left in [her]_167-nancy still ; and when [she]_167-nancy heard a light step approaching the door opposite to that by which [she]_167-nancy had entered , and thought of the wide contrast which [the small room]_{7688-the small room} would in another moment contain , [she]_167-nancy felt burdened with the sense of [her]_167-nancy own deep shame , and shrunk as though [she]_167-nancy could scarcely bear the presence of [her]_{6103-the woman} with whom [she]_167-nancy had sought this interview . But struggling with these better feelings was pride,—the vice of the lowest and most debased creatures no less than of [the high and self - assured]_{7689-the high and self - assured} . [The miserable companion of [thieves and ruffians]_{7691-thieves and ruffians}]_{7690-the miserable companion of thieves and ruffians} , [the fallen outcast of low haunts]_{7692-the fallen outcast of low haunts} , [the associate of the scourings of [the jails]_{7694-the jails} and hulks]_{7693-the associate of the scourings of the jails and hulks} , living within the shadow of the gallows itself,—even this degraded being felt too proud to betray a feeble gleam of the womanly feeling which [she]_167-nancy thought a weakness , but which alone connected [her]_167-nancy with that humanity , of which [her]_167-nancy wasting life had obliterated so many , many traces when [a very child]_{7695-a very child} . [She]_167-nancy raised [her]_167-nancy eyes sufficiently to observe that the figure which presented [itself]_7696-itself was that of [a slight and beautiful girl]_{7697-a slight and beautiful girl} ; then , bending them on the ground , [she]_167-nancy tossed [her]_167-nancy head with affected carelessness as [she]_167-nancy said : “_[928-ladies] It ’s a hard matter to get to see [you]_3449-you , [lady]_3450-lady . If [I]_0-i had taken offence , and gone away , as [many]_3451-many would have done , [you]_3449-you ’d have been sorry for it one day , and not without reason either . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very sorry if [any one]_{4907-any one} has behaved harshly to [you]_3449-you , ” replied [Rose]_237-rose . “_[0-i] Do not think of that . Tell [me]_0-i why [you]_3449-you wished to see [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am [the person [you]_3449-you inquired for]_{3453-the person you inquired for} . ” The kind tone of this answer , the sweet voice , the gentle manner , the absence of any accent of haughtiness or displeasure , took [the girl]_{1840-the girl} completely by surprise , and [she]_{1840-the girl} burst into tears . “_{[3453-the person you inquired for]} Oh , [lady]_3450-lady , [lady]_3450-lady ! ” [she]_237-rose said , clasping [her]_237-rose hands passionately before [her]_237-rose face , “_{[3453-the person you inquired for]} if there was more like [you]_3450-lady , there would be fewer like [me,—there]_{3456-me,—there} would — there would ! ” “_{[3456-me,—there]} Sit down , ” said [Rose]_237-rose , earnestly . “_{[3456-me,—there]} If [you]_3449-you are in poverty or affliction [I]_0-i shall be truly glad to relieve [you]_3449-you if [I]_0-i can,—I shall indeed . Sit down . ” “_[3450-lady] Let [me]_0-i stand , [lady]_3450-lady , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , still weeping , “_[0-i] and do not speak to [me]_0-i so kindly till [you]_3450-lady know [me]_0-i better . It is growing late . Is — is — that door shut ? ” “_[3450-lady] Yes , ” said [Rose]_237-rose , recoiling a few steps , as if to be nearer assistance in case [she]_237-rose should require it . “_[3450-lady] Why ? ” “_[3450-lady] Because , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am about to put [my]_0-i life and the lives of [others]_2782-others in [your]_3450-lady hands . [I]_0-i am [the girl that dragged [little Oliver]_123-oliver back to [old Fagin ’s]_{3460-old fagin ’s} on the night [he]_123-oliver went out from [the house in [Pentonville]_{21-pentonville}]_{3461-the house in pentonville}]_{3459-the girl that dragged little oliver back to old fagin ’s on the night he went out from the house in pentonville} . ” “_[3450-lady] [You]_3450-lady ! ” said [Rose Maylie]_252-rose . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i , [lady]_3450-lady ! ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [the infamous creature [you]_3450-lady have heard of]_{3463-the infamous creature you have heard of} , that lives among [the thieves]_{1464-the thieves} , and that never from the first moment [I]_0-i can recollect [my]_0-i eyes and senses opening on [[London]_6-london streets]_{3465-london streets} have known any better life , or kinder words than [they]_3466-they have given [me]_0-i , so help [me]_0-i [God]_171-god ! Do not mind shrinking openly from [me]_0-i , [lady]_3450-lady . [I]_0-i am younger than [you]_3450-lady would think , to look at [me]_0-i , but [I]_0-i am well used to it . [The poorest women]_{3468-the poorest women} fall back , as [I]_0-i make [my]_0-i way along [the crowded pavement]_{3469-the crowded pavement} . ” “_[0-i] What dreadful things are these ! ” said [Rose]_252-rose , involuntarily falling from [[her]_252-rose strange companion]_{7702-her strange companion} . “_[0-i] Thank [Heaven]_218-heaven upon [your]_3450-lady knees , [dear lady]_{3007-dear lady} , ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , “_[218-heaven] that [you]_3450-lady had [friends]_1424-friends to care for and keep [you]_3450-lady in [your]_3450-lady childhood , and that [you]_3450-lady were never in the midst of cold and hunger , and riot and drunkenness , and — and — something worse than all — as [I]_0-i have been from [[my]_0-i cradle]_{3472-my cradle} . [I]_0-i may use the word , for [the alley]_{6270-the alley} and the gutter were [mine]_0-i , as they will be [my]_0-i deathbed . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i pity [you]_0-i ! ” said [Rose]_252-rose , in a broken voice . “_[0-i] It wrings [my]_0-i heart to hear [you]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] [Heaven]_218-heaven bless [you]_0-i for [your]_0-i goodness ! ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] If [you]_0-i knew what [I]_0-i am sometimes , [you]_0-i would pity [me]_0-i , indeed . But [I]_0-i have stolen away from those who would surely murder [me]_0-i , if [they]_3474-they knew [I]_0-i had been [here]_4553-here , to tell [you]_0-i what [I]_0-i have overheard . Do [you]_0-i know [a man named [Monks]_226-monks]_{3476-a man named monks} ? ” “_[226-monks] No , ” said [Rose]_252-rose . “_[226-monks] [He]_{3476-a man named monks} knows [you]_0-i , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ; “_{[3476-a man named monks]} and knew [you]_0-i were here , for it was by hearing [him]_{3476-a man named monks} tell [the place]_{840-the place} that [I]_0-i found [you]_0-i out . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never heard the name , ” said [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] Then [he]_{3476-a man named monks} goes by some other amongst [us]_3478-us , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , “_{[3476-a man named monks]} which [I]_0-i more than thought before . Some time ago , and soon after [Oliver]_123-oliver was put into [[your]_0-i house]_{3479-your house} on the night of the robbery , [I]_0-i — suspecting [this man]_{5062-this man} — listened to a conversation held between [him]_123-oliver and [Fagin]_161-fagin in the dark . [I]_0-i found out , from what [I]_0-i heard , that [Monks]_226-monks — [the man [I]_0-i asked [you]_0-i about]_{3481-the man i asked you about} , [you]_0-i know — ” “_[226-monks] Yes , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , “_[226-monks] [I]_0-i understand . ” “_{[3482-that monks]} — [That Monks]_{3482-that monks} , ” pursued [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , “_{[3482-that monks]} had seen [him]_{3482-that monks} accidently with [two of [[our]_3484-our boys]_{3485-our boys} on the day [we]_3484-our first lost [him]_{3482-that monks}]_{3483-two of our boys on the day we first lost him} , and had known [him]_{3482-that monks} directly to be [the same child that [he]_{3482-that monks} was watching for]_{3486-the same child that he was watching for} , though [I]_0-i could n’t make out why . A bargain was struck with [Fagin]_161-fagin , that if [Oliver]_123-oliver was got back [he]_161-fagin should have a certain sum ; and [he]_161-fagin was to have more for making [him]_161-fagin [a thief]_{5408-a thief} , which [this Monks]_{3488-this monks} wanted for some purpose of [his]_161-fagin own . ” “_[161-fagin] For what purpose ? ” asked [Rose]_252-rose . “_[161-fagin] [He]_161-fagin caught sight of [my]_0-i shadow on the wall as [I]_0-i listened , in the hope of finding out , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ; “_[161-fagin] and there are [not many people besides [me]_0-i that could have got out of [their]_{3489-not many people besides me that could have got out of their way in time to escape discovery} way in time to escape discovery]_{3489-not many people besides me that could have got out of their way in time to escape discovery} . But [I]_0-i did ; and [I]_0-i saw [him]_161-fagin no more till last night . ” “_[161-fagin] And what occurred then ? ” “_[161-fagin] [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_0-i , [lady]_3450-lady . Last night [he]_161-fagin came again . Again [they]_3491-they went [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} , and [I]_0-i , wrapping [myself]_0-i up so that [my]_0-i shadow would not betray [me]_0-i , again listened at the door . The first words [I]_0-i heard [Monks]_226-monks say were these : ‘ So the only proofs of [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s identity lie at [the bottom of [the river]_{5912-the river}]_{3494-the bottom of the river} , and [the old hag that received them from [the mother]_{2473-the mother}]_{3496-the old hag that received them from the mother} is rotting in [her]_{2473-the mother} coffin . ’ [They]_3491-they laughed , and talked of [his]_161-fagin success in doing this ; and [Monks]_226-monks , talking on about [the boy]_{423-the boy} , and getting very wild , said that though [he]_161-fagin had got [the young devil]_{3499-the young devil} ’s money safely now , [he]_161-fagin ’d rather have had it the other way ; for , what a game it would have been to have brought down the boast of [the father]_{2235-the father} ’s will , by driving [him]_{423-the boy} through [every jail in [town]_5501-town]_{3501-every jail in town} , and then hauling [him]_{423-the boy} up for some capital felony which [Fagin]_161-fagin could easily manage , after having made a good profit of [him]_{423-the boy} besides . ” “_[161-fagin] What is all this ! ” said [Rose]_252-rose . “_[3450-lady] The truth , [lady]_3450-lady , though it comes from [my]_0-i lips , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[161-fagin] Then , [he]_161-fagin said , with oaths common enough in [my]_0-i ears , but strange to [yours]_3504-yours , that if [he]_161-fagin could gratify [his]_161-fagin hatred by taking [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s life without bringing [his]_161-fagin own neck in danger , [he]_161-fagin would ; but , as [he]_161-fagin could n’t , [he]_161-fagin ’d be upon the watch to meet [him]_{423-the boy} at every turn in life ; and if [he]_161-fagin took advantage of [his]_161-fagin birth and history , [he]_161-fagin might harm [him]_{423-the boy} yet . ‘ In short , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ’ [he]_161-fagin says , ‘ [Jew]_{182-the jew} as [you]_161-fagin are , [you]_161-fagin never laid such snares as [I]_0-i ’ll contrive for [[my]_0-i young brother]_{3506-my young brother} , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ’ ” “_{[3507-his brother]} [[His]_123-oliver brother]_{3507-his brother} ! ” exclaimed [Rose]_252-rose . “_{[3507-his brother]} Those were [his]_161-fagin words , ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy , glancing uneasily round , as [she]_167-nancy had scarcely ceased to do , since [she]_167-nancy began to speak , for a vision of [Sikes]_149-sikes haunted [her]_167-nancy perpetually . “_[161-fagin] And more . When [he]_161-fagin spoke of [you]_161-fagin and [the other lady]_{3508-the other lady} , and said it seemed contrived by [Heaven]_218-heaven , or the devil , against [him]_161-fagin , that [Oliver]_123-oliver should come into [your]_161-fagin hands , [he]_161-fagin laughed , and said there was some comfort in that too , for how many thousands and hundreds of thousands of pounds would [you]_161-fagin not give , if [you]_161-fagin had them , to know who [your]_161-fagin two - legged spaniel was . ” “_[3509-you] [You]_3509-you do not mean , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , turning very pale , “_[3509-you] to tell [me]_0-i that this was said in earnest ? ” “_[161-fagin] [He]_161-fagin spoke in hard and angry earnest , if [a man]_{476-a man} ever did , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , shaking [her]_{1840-the girl} head . “_[161-fagin] [He]_161-fagin is [an earnest man]_{3511-an earnest man} when [his]_161-fagin hatred is up . [I]_0-i know many who do worse things ; but [I]_0-i ’d rather listen to [them]_3512-them all a dozen times , than to that [Monks]_226-monks once . It is growing late , and [I]_0-i have to reach [home]_4737-home without suspicion of having been on such an errand as this . [I]_0-i must get back quickly . ” “_[0-i] But what can [I]_0-i do ? ” said [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] To what use can [I]_0-i turn this communication without [you]_3509-you ? Back ! Why do [you]_3509-you wish to return to companions [you]_3509-you paint in such terrible colors ? If [you]_3509-you repeat this information to [a gentleman whom [I]_0-i can summon in an instant from [the next room]_{6827-the next room}]_{3514-a gentleman whom i can summon in an instant from the next room} , [you]_3509-you can be consigned to some place of safety without half an hour ’s delay . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish to go back , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must go back , because — how can [I]_0-i tell such things to [an innocent lady like you?—because among [the men [I]_0-i have told [you]_3509-you of]_{3517-the men i have told you of}]_{3516-an innocent lady like you?—because among the men i have told you of} , there is one : the most desperate among [them]_{3517-the men i have told you of} all ; that [I]_0-i ca n’t leave : no , not even to be saved from the life [I]_0-i am leading now . ” “_[3509-you] [Your]_3509-you having interfered in [this dear boy]_{3518-this dear boy} ’s behalf before , ” said [Rose]_252-rose ; “_[3509-you] [your]_3509-you coming here , at so great a risk , to tell [me]_0-i what [you]_3509-you have heard ; [your]_3509-you manner , which convinces [me]_0-i of the truth of what [you]_3509-you say ; [your]_3509-you evident contrition , and sense of shame ; all lead [me]_0-i to believe that [you]_3509-you might yet be reclaimed . Oh ! ” said [the earnest girl]_{7712-the earnest girl} , folding [her]_{7712-the earnest girl} hands as the tears coursed down [her]_{7712-the earnest girl} face , “_[3509-you] do not turn a deaf ear to the entreaties of one of [[your]_3509-you own sex]_{3519-your own sex} ; the first — the first , [I]_0-i do believe , who ever appealed to [you]_3509-you in the voice of pity and compassion . Do hear [my]_0-i words , and let [me]_0-i save [you]_3509-you yet , for better things . ” “_[0-i] [Lady]_3450-lady , ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , sinking on [her]_{1840-the girl} knees , “_{[3521-sweet , angel lady]} dear , [sweet , angel lady]_{3521-sweet , angel lady} , [you]_3450-lady _ are _ the first that ever blessed [me]_0-i with such words as these , and if [I]_0-i had heard them years ago , [they]_3522-they might have turned [me]_0-i from a life of sin and sorrow ; but it is too late , it is too late ! ” “_[3522-they] It is never too late , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , “_[3522-they] for penitence and atonement . ” “_[3522-they] It is , ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , writhing in agony of [her]_{1840-the girl} mind ; “_[3522-they] [I]_0-i can not leave [him]_3523-him now ! [I]_0-i could not be [his]_3523-him death . ” “_[0-i] Why should [you]_0-i be ? ” asked [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] Nothing could save [him]_3523-him , ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] If [I]_0-i told [others]_2782-others what [I]_0-i have told [you]_3450-lady , and led to [their]_2782-others being taken , [he]_3523-him would be sure to die . [He]_3523-him is the boldest , and has been so cruel ! ” “_[3523-him] Is it possible , ” cried [Rose]_252-rose , “_[3523-him] that for [such a man as this]_{3525-such a man as this} , [you]_0-i can resign every future hope , and the certainty of immediate rescue ? It is madness . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know what it is , ” answered [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i only know that it is so , and not with [me]_0-i alone , but with hundreds of [others as bad and wretched]_{3526-others as bad and wretched} as [myself]_0-i . [I]_0-i must go back . Whether it is [God]_171-god ’s wrath for the wrong [I]_0-i have done , [I]_0-i do not know ; but [I]_0-i am drawn back to [him]_3523-him through every suffering and ill usage ; and [I]_0-i should be , [I]_0-i believe , if [I]_0-i knew that [I]_0-i was to die by [his]_3523-him hand at last . ” “_[0-i] What am [I]_0-i to do ? ” said [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should not let [you]_0-i depart from [me]_0-i thus . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i should , [lady]_3450-lady , and [I]_0-i know [you]_0-i will , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , rising . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will not stop [my]_0-i going because [I]_0-i have trusted in [your]_0-i goodness , and forced no promise from [you]_0-i , as [I]_0-i might have done . ” “_[0-i] Of what use , then , is the communication [you]_0-i have made ? ” said [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] This mystery must be investigated , or how will its disclosure to [me]_0-i , benefit [Oliver]_123-oliver , whom [you]_0-i are anxious to serve ? ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must have some kind gentleman about [you]_0-i that will hear it as a secret , and advise [you]_0-i what to do , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] But where can [I]_0-i find [you]_0-i again when it is necessary ? ” asked [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not seek to know where [these dreadful people]_{3528-these dreadful people} live , but where will [you]_0-i be walking or passing at any settled period from this time ? ” “_[0-i] Will [you]_0-i promise [me]_0-i that [you]_0-i will have [my]_0-i secret strictly kept , and come alone , or with [the only other person that knows it]_{3529-the only other person that knows it} ; and that [I]_0-i shall not be watched or followed ? ” asked [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i promise [you]_0-i solemnly , ” answered [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] Every Sunday night , from eleven until the clock strikes twelve , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} without hesitation , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will walk on [London Bridge]_{76-london bridge} if [I]_0-i am alive . ” “_[0-i] Stay another moment , ” interposed [Rose]_252-rose , as [the girl]_{1840-the girl} moved hurriedly towards the door . “_[0-i] Think once again on [your]_0-i own condition , and the opportunity [you]_0-i have of escaping from it . [You]_0-i have a claim on [me]_0-i : not only as [the voluntary bearer of this intelligence]_{3530-the voluntary bearer of this intelligence} , but as [a woman lost almost beyond redemption]_{3531-a woman lost almost beyond redemption} . Will [you]_0-i return to [this gang of robbers]_{3532-this gang of robbers} , and to [this man]_{5062-this man} , when a word can save [you]_0-i ? What fascination is it that can take [you]_0-i back , and make [you]_0-i cling to wickedness and misery ? Oh ! is there no chord in [your]_0-i heart that [I]_0-i can touch ! Is there nothing left , to which [I]_0-i can appeal against this terrible infatuation ! ” “_[0-i] When [ladies]_928-ladies as young , and good , and beautiful as [you]_0-i are , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} steadily , “_[928-ladies] give away [your]_0-i hearts , love will carry [you]_0-i all lengths — even such as [you]_0-i , who have [home]_4737-home , [friends]_1424-friends , [other admirers]_{3537-other admirers} , everything , to fill [them]_3538-them . When such as [I]_0-i , who have no certain roof but the coffinlid , and [no friend in sickness or death]_{3539-no friend in sickness or death} but [the hospital nurse]_{3540-the hospital nurse} , set [our]_3541-us rotten hearts on [any man]_{531-any man} , and let [him]_{531-any man} fill the place that has been a blank through all [our]_3541-us wretched lives , who can hope to cure [us]_3541-us ? Pity [us]_3541-us , [lady]_3450-lady — pity [us]_3541-us for having only one feeling of [the woman left , and for having that turned , by a heavy judgment , from a comfort and a pride]_{3544-the woman left , and for having that turned , by a heavy judgment , from a comfort and a pride} , into a new means of violence and suffering . ” “_[3450-lady] [You]_3450-lady will , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , after a pause , “_[3450-lady] take some money from [me]_0-i , which may enable [you]_3450-lady to live without dishonesty — at all events until [we]_3541-us meet again ? ” “_[3450-lady] Not a penny , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , waving [her]_{1840-the girl} hand . “_[3450-lady] Do not close [your]_3450-lady heart against all [my]_0-i efforts to help [you]_3450-lady , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , stepping gently forward . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish to serve [you]_3450-lady indeed . ” “_[0-i] [You]_3450-lady would serve [me]_0-i best , [lady]_3450-lady , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , wringing [her]_{1840-the girl} hands , “_[3450-lady] if [you]_3450-lady could take [my]_0-i life at once ; for [I]_0-i have felt more grief to think of what [I]_0-i am , tonight , than [I]_0-i ever did before , and it would be something not to die in the hell in which [I]_0-i have lived . God bless [you]_3450-lady , [sweet lady]_{3546-sweet lady} , and send as much happiness on [your]_3450-lady head as [I]_0-i have brought shame on [mine]_0-i ! ” Thus speaking , and sobbing aloud , [the unhappy creature]_{7725-the unhappy creature} turned away ; while [Rose Maylie]_252-rose , overpowered by this extraordinary interview , which had more the semblance of a rapid dream than an actual occurrence , sank into a chair , and endeavoured to collect [her]_252-rose wandering thoughts . CHAPTER XLI . CONTAINING [FRESH DISCOVERIES]_{266-fresh discoveries} , AND SHOWING THAT SUPRISES , LIKE MISFORTUNES , SELDOM COME ALONE [Her]_252-rose situation was , indeed , one of no common trial and difficulty . While [she]_252-rose felt the most eager and burning desire to penetrate the mystery in which [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s history was enveloped , [she]_252-rose could not but hold sacred the confidence which [the miserable woman with whom [she]_252-rose had just conversed]_{7726-the miserable woman with whom she had just conversed} , had reposed in [her]_252-rose , as [a young and guileless girl]_{7727-a young and guileless girl} . [Her]_252-rose words and manner had touched [Rose Maylie]_252-rose ’s heart ; and , mingled with [her]_252-rose love for [[her]_252-rose young charge]_{7728-her young charge} , and scarcely less intense in its truth and fervour , was [her]_252-rose fond wish to win [the outcast]_{7729-the outcast} back to repentance and hope . [They]_7730-they purposed remaining in [London]_6-london only three days , prior to departing for some weeks to [a distant part of [the coast]_{7732-the coast}]_{7731-a distant part of the coast} . It was now midnight of the first day . What course of action could [she]_252-rose determine upon , which could be adopted in eight - and - forty hours ? Or how could [she]_252-rose postpone the journey without exciting suspicion ? [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} was with [them]_7730-they , and would be for the next two days ; but [Rose]_252-rose was too well acquainted with [the excellent gentleman]_{7733-the excellent gentleman} ’s impetuosity , and foresaw too clearly the wrath with which , in the first explosion of [his]_{7733-the excellent gentleman} indignation , [he]_{7733-the excellent gentleman} would regard the instrument of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s recapture , to trust [him]_{7733-the excellent gentleman} with the secret , when [her]_252-rose representations in [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s behalf could be seconded by [no experienced person]_{7735-no experienced person} . These were all reasons for the greatest caution and most circumspect behaviour in communicating it to [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , whose first impulse would infallibly be to hold a conference with [the worthy doctor on the subject]_{7736-the worthy doctor on the subject} . As to resorting to [any legal adviser]_{7737-any legal adviser} , even if [she]_252-rose had known how to do so , it was scarcely to be thought of , for the same reason . Once the thought occurred to [her]_252-rose of seeking assistance from [Harry]_250-harry ; but this awakened the recollection of [their]_7730-they last parting , and it seemed unworthy of [her]_252-rose to call [him]_250-harry back , when — the tears rose to [her]_252-rose eyes as [she]_252-rose pursued this train of reflection — [he]_250-harry might have by this time learnt to forget [her]_252-rose , and to be happier away . Disturbed by these different reflections ; inclining now to one course and then to another , and again recoiling from all , as each successive consideration presented itself to [her]_252-rose mind ; [Rose]_252-rose passed a sleepless and anxious night . After more communing with [herself]_252-rose next day , [she]_252-rose arrived at the desperate conclusion of consulting [Harry]_250-harry . “_[3547-he] If it be painful to [him]_3547-he , ” [she]_252-rose thought , “_[3547-he] to come back here , how painful it will be to [me]_0-i ! But perhaps [he]_3547-he will not come ; [he]_3547-he may write , or [he]_3547-he may come [himself]_3547-he , and studiously abstain from meeting [me]_0-i — [he]_3547-he did when [he]_3547-he went away . [I]_0-i hardly thought [he]_3547-he would ; but it was better for [us]_3548-us both . ” And here [Rose]_252-rose dropped the pen , and turned away , as though the very paper which was to be [[her]_252-rose messenger]_{7738-her messenger} should not see [her]_252-rose weep . [She]_252-rose had taken up the same pen , and laid it down again fifty times , and had considered and reconsidered the first line of [her]_252-rose letter without writing the first word , when [Oliver]_123-oliver , who had been walking in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} , with [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} for a body - guard , entered [the room]_{418-the room} in such breathless haste and violent agitation , as seemed to betoken some new cause of alarm . “_[3547-he] What makes [you]_3547-he look so flurried ? ” asked [Rose]_252-rose , advancing to meet [him]_3547-he . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hardly know how ; [I]_0-i feel as if [I]_0-i should be choked , ” replied [the boy]_{423-the boy} . “_[0-i] Oh dear ! To think that [I]_0-i should see [him]_3547-he at last , and [you]_3549-you should be able to know that [I]_0-i have told [you]_3549-you the truth ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never thought [you]_3547-he had told [us]_3550-us anything but the truth , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , soothing [him]_3547-he . “_[3547-he] But what is this?—of whom do [you]_3547-he speak ? ” “_[3547-he] [I]_0-i have seen [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , scarcely able to articulate , “_{[4594-the gentleman]} [the gentleman who was so good to [me]_0-i]_{3552-the gentleman who was so good to me} — [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , that [we]_3550-us have so often talked about . ” “_{[3552-the gentleman who was so good to me]} Where ? ” asked [Rose]_252-rose . “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Getting out of [a coach]_{5092-a coach} , ” replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , shedding tears of delight , “_{[4594-the gentleman]} and going into [a house]_{5886-a house} . [I]_0-i did n’t speak to [him]_{4594-the gentleman} — [I]_0-i could n’t speak to [him]_{4594-the gentleman} , for [he]_{4594-the gentleman} did n’t see [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i trembled so , that [I]_0-i was not able to go up to [him]_{4594-the gentleman} . But [Giles]_{233-mr. giles} asked , for [me]_0-i , whether [he]_{4594-the gentleman} lived [there]_4593-there , and [they]_3556-they said [he]_{4594-the gentleman} did . Look here , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver , opening a scrap of paper , “_{[233-mr. giles]} here it is ; here ’s where [he]_{4594-the gentleman} lives — [I’m]_0-i going [there]_4593-there directly ! Oh , dear [me]_0-i , dear [me]_0-i ! What shall [I]_0-i do when [I]_0-i come to see [him]_{4594-the gentleman} and hear [him]_{4594-the gentleman} speak again ! ” With [her]_7742-her attention not a little distracted by these and a great many other incoherent exclamations of joy , [Rose]_252-rose read the address , which was [Craven Street]_{77-craven street} , in [the Strand]_{7743-the strand} . [She]_252-rose very soon determined upon turning the discovery to account . “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Quick ! ” [she]_252-rose said . “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Tell [them]_3556-they to fetch [a hackney - coach]_{3558-a hackney - coach} , and be ready to go with [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i will take [you]_3559-you [there]_4593-there directly , without a minute ’s loss of time . [I]_0-i will only tell [[my]_0-i aunt]_{2726-my aunt} that [we]_3562-they are going out for an hour , and be ready as soon as [you]_3559-you are . ” [Oliver]_123-oliver needed no prompting to despatch , and in little more than five minutes [they]_3562-they were on [their]_3562-they way to [Craven Street]_{77-craven street} . When [they]_3562-they arrived [there]_4593-there , [Rose]_252-rose left [Oliver]_123-oliver in [the coach]_{1056-the coach} , under pretence of preparing [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} to receive [him]_123-oliver ; and sending up [her]_252-rose card by [the servant]_{1790-the servant} , requested to see [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} on very pressing business . [The servant]_{1790-the servant} soon returned , to beg that [she]_252-rose would walk [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} ; and following [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} into [an upper room]_{7750-an upper room} , [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} was presented to [an elderly gentleman of benevolent appearance , in a bottle - green coat]_{7751-an elderly gentleman of benevolent appearance , in a bottle - green coat} . At no great distance from whom , was seated [another old gentleman]_{7752-another old gentleman} , in nankeen breeches and gaiters ; who did not look particularly benevolent , and who was sitting with [his]_{7752-another old gentleman} hands clasped on the top of a thick stick , and [his]_{7752-another old gentleman} chin propped thereupon . “_[3563-your] Dear [me]_0-i , ” said [the gentleman , in the bottle - green coat , hastily rising with great politeness]_{7753-the gentleman , in the bottle - green coat , hastily rising with great politeness} , “_[3563-your] [I]_0-i beg [your]_3563-your pardon , [young lady]_{2766-young lady} — [I]_0-i imagined it was [some importunate person]_{3565-some importunate person} who — [I]_0-i beg [you]_3563-your will excuse [me]_0-i . Be seated , pray . ” “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , [I]_0-i believe , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” said [Rose]_252-rose , glancing from [the other gentleman]_{2312-the other gentleman} to [the one who had spoken]_{7755-the one who had spoken} . “_[4543-sir] That is [my]_0-i name , ” said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “_[4543-sir] This is [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} , [Mr. Grimwig]_{3568-mr. grimwig} . [Grimwig]_{173-mr. brownlow} , will [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} leave [us]_3569-us for a few minutes ? ” “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} [I]_0-i believe , ” interposed [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} , “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} that at this period of [our]_3569-us interview , [I]_0-i need not give [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} the trouble of going away . If [I]_0-i am correctly informed , [he]_{586-that gentleman} is cognizant of the business on which [I]_0-i wish to speak to [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} . ” [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} inclined [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} head . [Mr. Grimwig]_{7757-mr. grimwig} [, who had made one very stiff bow , and risen]_{7758-, who had made one very stiff bow , and risen} from [his]_{7757-mr. grimwig} chair , made another very stiff bow , and dropped into it again . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall surprise [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} very much , [I]_0-i have no doubt , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , naturally embarrassed ; “_[0-i] but [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} once showed great benevolence and goodness to [a very dear young friend of mine]_{3571-a very dear young friend of mine} , and [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} will take an interest in hearing of [him]_{586-that gentleman} again . ” “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} Indeed ! ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver Twist [you]_{173-mr. brownlow} knew [him]_{586-that gentleman} as , ” replied [Rose]_252-rose . The words no sooner escaped [her]_252-rose lips , than [Mr. Grimwig]_{7759-mr. grimwig} , who had been affecting to dip into a large book that lay on the table , upset it with a great crash , and falling back in [his]_{7757-mr. grimwig} chair , discharged from [his]_{7757-mr. grimwig} features every expression but one of unmitigated wonder , and indulged in a prolonged and vacant stare ; then , as if ashamed of having betrayed so much emotion , [he]_{7757-mr. grimwig} jerked [himself]_{7757-mr. grimwig} , as it were , by a convulsion into [his]_{7757-mr. grimwig} former attitude , and looking out straight before [him]_{7757-mr. grimwig} emitted a long deep whistle , which seemed , at last , not to be discharged on empty air , but to die away in the innermost recesses of [his]_{7757-mr. grimwig} stomach . [Mr. Browlow]_{267-mr. browlow} was no less surprised , although [his]_{267-mr. browlow} astonishment was not expressed in the same eccentric manner . [He]_0-i drew [his]_{267-mr. browlow} chair nearer to [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} ’s , and said , “_{[173-mr. brownlow]} Do [me]_0-i the favour , [[my]_0-i dear [young lady]_{2766-young lady}]_{2765-my dear young lady} , to leave entirely out of the question that goodness and benevolence of which [you]_{2766-young lady} speak , and of which [nobody else]_{980-nobody else} knows anything ; and if [you]_{2766-young lady} have it in [your]_{2766-young lady} power to produce any evidence which will alter the unfavourable opinion [I]_0-i was once induced to entertain of [that poor child]_{3575-that poor child} , in [Heaven]_218-heaven ’s name put [me]_0-i in possession of it . ” “_[218-heaven] A bad one ! [I]_0-i ’ll eat [my]_0-i head if [he]_{3575-that poor child} is not a bad one , ” growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{7760-mr. grimwig} , speaking by some ventriloquial power , without moving a muscle of [his]_{7760-mr. grimwig} face . “_[0-i] [He]_{3575-that poor child} is [a child of a noble nature and a warm heart]_{3576-a child of a noble nature and a warm heart} , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , colouring ; “_{[3576-a child of a noble nature and a warm heart]} and that Power which has thought fit to try [him]_{3575-that poor child} beyond [his]_{3575-that poor child} years , has planted in [his]_{3575-that poor child} breast affections and feelings which would do honour to many who have numbered [his]_{3575-that poor child} days six times over . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m only sixty - one , ” said [Mr. Grimwig]_{7761-mr. grimwig} , with the same rigid face . “_[0-i] And , as [the devil]_{2190-the devil} ’s in it if [this Oliver]_{3578-this oliver} is not twelve years old at least , [I]_0-i do n’t see the application of that remark . ” “_[0-i] Do not heed [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} , [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “_{[3575-that poor child]} [he]_{3575-that poor child} does not mean what [he]_{3575-that poor child} says . ” “_{[3575-that poor child]} Yes , [he]_{3575-that poor child} does , ” growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{7762-mr. grimwig} . “_{[3575-that poor child]} No , [he]_{3575-that poor child} does not , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , obviously rising in wrath as [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} spoke . “_{[3575-that poor child]} [He]_{3575-that poor child} ’ll eat [his]_{3575-that poor child} head , if [he]_{3575-that poor child} does n’t , ” growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{7763-mr. grimwig} . “_{[3575-that poor child]} [He]_{3575-that poor child} would deserve to have it knocked off , if [he]_{3575-that poor child} does , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_{[3575-that poor child]} And [he]_{3575-that poor child} ’d uncommonly like to see [any man]_{531-any man} offer to do it , ” responded [Mr. Grimwig]_{7764-mr. grimwig} , knocking [his]_{7764-mr. grimwig} stick upon the floor . Having gone thus far , [the two old gentlemen]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} severally took snuff , and afterwards shook hands , according to [their]_{1864-the two old gentlemen} invariable custom . “_{[3575-that poor child]} Now , [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_{[3575-that poor child]} to return to the subject in which [your]_{248-miss maylie} humanity is so much interested . Will [you]_{248-miss maylie} let [me]_0-i know what intelligence [you]_{248-miss maylie} have of [this poor child]_{2760-this poor child} : allowing [me]_0-i to promise that [I]_0-i exhausted every means in [my]_0-i power of discovering [him]_{2760-this poor child} , and that since [I]_0-i have been absent from [this country]_{2671-this country} , [my]_0-i first impression that [he]_{2760-this poor child} had imposed upon [me]_0-i , and had been persuaded by [[his]_{2760-this poor child} former associates]_{3583-his former associates} to rob [me]_0-i , has been considerably shaken . ” [Rose]_252-rose , who had had time to collect [her]_252-rose thoughts , at once related , in a few natural words , all that had befallen [Oliver]_123-oliver since [he]_123-oliver left [[Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s house]_{7766-mr. brownlow ’s house} ; reserving [Nancy]_167-nancy ’s information for [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} ’s private ear , and concluding with the assurance that [his]_123-oliver only sorrow , for some months past , had been not being able to meet with [[his]_123-oliver former benefactor]_{7768-his former benefactor} and friend . “_[171-god] Thank [God]_171-god ! ” said [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “_[171-god] This is great happiness to [me]_0-i , great happiness . But [you]_3584-you have not told [me]_0-i where [he]_{2760-this poor child} is now , [Miss Maylie]_{248-miss maylie} . [You]_3584-you must pardon [my]_0-i finding fault with you,—but why not have brought [him]_{2760-this poor child} ? ” “_{[2760-this poor child]} [He]_{2760-this poor child} is waiting in [a coach]_{5092-a coach} at the door , ” replied [Rose]_252-rose . “_{[2760-this poor child]} At this door ! ” cried [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . With which [he]_{597-the old gentleman} hurried out of [the room]_{418-the room} , down [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} , up [the coachsteps]_{7773-the coachsteps} , and into [the coach]_{1056-the coach} , without another word . When the room - door closed behind [him]_{597-the old gentleman} , [Mr. Grimwig]_{7775-mr. grimwig} lifted up [his]_{7775-mr. grimwig} head , and converting one of the hind legs of [his]_{7775-mr. grimwig} chair into a pivot , described three distinct circles with the assistance of [his]_{7775-mr. grimwig} stick and the table ; sitting in it all the time . After performing this evolution , [he]_{7775-mr. grimwig} rose and limped as fast as [he]_{7775-mr. grimwig} could up and down [the room]_{418-the room} at least a dozen times , and then stopping suddenly before [Rose]_252-rose , kissed [her]_252-rose without the slightest preface . “_{[2760-this poor child]} Hush ! ” [he]_{7775-mr. grimwig} said , as [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} rose in some alarm at this unusual proceeding . “_{[2760-this poor child]} Do n’t be afraid . [I]_0-i ’m old enough to be [[your]_3586-you grandfather]_{3587-your grandfather} . [You]_3586-you ’re [a sweet girl]_{3588-a sweet girl} . [I]_0-i like [you]_3586-you . Here [they]_3589-they are ! ” In fact , as [he]_{7775-mr. grimwig} threw [himself]_{7775-mr. grimwig} at one dexterous dive into [his]_{7775-mr. grimwig} former seat , [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} returned , accompanied by [Oliver]_123-oliver , whom [Mr. Grimwig]_{7778-mr. grimwig} received very graciously ; and if the gratification of that moment had been the only reward for all [her]_3586-you anxiety and care in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s behalf , [Rose Maylie]_252-rose would have been well repaid . “_[3589-they] There is [somebody else who should not be forgotten , by the bye]_{3590-somebody else who should not be forgotten , by the bye} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , ringing the bell . “_{[3590-somebody else who should not be forgotten , by the bye]} Send [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} [here]_4553-here , if [you]_3586-you please . ” [The old housekeeper]_{7779-the old housekeeper} answered the summons with all dispatch ; and dropping a curtsey at the door , waited for orders . “_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} Why , [you]_3586-you get blinder every day , [Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , rather testily . “_{[178-mrs. bedwin]} Well , that [I]_0-i do , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} . “_[0-i] [People]_485-people ’s eyes , at [my]_0-i time of life , do n’t improve with age , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i could have told [you]_3586-you that , ” rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “_[4543-sir] but put on [your]_3586-you glasses , and see if [you]_3586-you ca n’t find out what [you]_3586-you were wanted for , will [you]_3586-you ? ” [The old lady]_{1080-the old lady} began to rummage in [her]_{1080-the old lady} pocket for [her]_{1080-the old lady} spectacles . But [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s patience was not proof against this new trial ; and yielding to [his]_123-oliver first impulse , [he]_123-oliver sprang into [her]_{1080-the old lady} arms . “_[171-god] [God]_171-god be good to [me]_0-i ! ” cried [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , embracing [him]_123-oliver ; “_[171-god] it is [[my]_0-i innocent boy]_{3595-my innocent boy} ! ” “_[171-god] [[My]_0-i dear old nurse]_{3596-my dear old nurse} ! ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[171-god] [He]_{3595-my innocent boy} would come back — [I]_0-i knew [he]_{3595-my innocent boy} would , ” said [the old lady]_{1080-the old lady} , holding [him]_123-oliver in [her]_{1080-the old lady} arms . “_{[3595-my innocent boy]} How well [he]_{3595-my innocent boy} looks , and how like [[a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} ’s son]_{3598-a gentleman ’s son} [he]_{3595-my innocent boy} is dressed again ! Where have [you]_0-i been , this long , long while ? Ah ! the same sweet face , but not so pale ; the same soft eye , but not so sad . [I]_0-i have never forgotten them or [his]_{3595-my innocent boy} quiet smile , but have seen [them]_3599-them every day , side by side with those of [[my]_0-i own dear children]_{3600-my own dear children} , dead and gone since [I]_0-i was [a lightsome young creature]_{3601-a lightsome young creature} . ” Running on thus , and now holding [Oliver]_123-oliver from [her]_{1080-the old lady} to mark how [he]_123-oliver had grown , now clasping [him]_123-oliver to [her]_{1080-the old lady} and passing [her]_{1080-the old lady} fingers fondly through [his]_123-oliver hair , [the good soul]_{7784-the good soul} laughed and wept upon [his]_123-oliver neck by turns . Leaving [her]_{1080-the old lady} and [Oliver]_123-oliver to compare notes at leisure , [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} led the way into [another room]_{2630-another room} ; and there , heard from [Rose]_252-rose a full narration of [her]_252-rose interview with [Nancy]_167-nancy , which occasioned [him]_123-oliver no little surprise and perplexity . [Rose]_252-rose also explained [her]_252-rose reasons for not confiding in [[her]_252-rose friend]_{2048-her friend} [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} in the first instance . [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} considered that [she]_252-rose had acted prudently , and readily undertook to hold solemn conference with [the worthy doctor]_{7788-the worthy doctor} [himself]_{597-the old gentleman} . To afford [him]_123-oliver an early opportunity for the execution of this design , it was arranged that [he]_123-oliver should call at [the hotel]_{7072-the hotel} at eight o’clock that evening , and that in the meantime [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} should be cautiously informed of all that had occurred . These preliminaries adjusted , [Rose]_252-rose and [Oliver]_123-oliver returned [home]_4737-home . [Rose]_252-rose had by no means overrated the measure of [the good doctor]_{6936-the good doctor} ’s wrath . [Nancy]_167-nancy ’s history was no sooner unfolded to [him]_123-oliver , than [he]_123-oliver poured forth a shower of mingled threats and execrations ; threatened to make [her]_167-nancy the first victim of the combined ingenuity of [Messrs. Blathers]_{244-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_243-duff ; and actually put on [his]_123-oliver hat preparatory to sallying forth to obtain the assistance of [those worthies]_{7792-those worthies} . And , doubtless , [he]_123-oliver would , in this first outbreak , have carried the intention into effect without a moment ’s consideration of the consequences , if [he]_123-oliver had not been restrained , in part , by corresponding violence on the side of [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , who was [himself]_{173-mr. brownlow} of an irascible temperament , and partly by such arguments and representations as seemed best calculated to dissuade [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} from [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} hotbrained purpose . “_{[3595-my innocent boy]} Then what the devil is to be done ? ” said [the impetuous doctor]_{7793-the impetuous doctor} , when [they]_3602-we had rejoined [the two ladies]_{6661-the two ladies} . “_{[3595-my innocent boy]} Are [we]_3602-we to pass a vote of thanks to [all these vagabonds]_{3603-all these vagabonds} , male and female , and beg [them]_{3603-all these vagabonds} to accept a hundred pounds , or so , apiece , as a trifling mark of [our]_3602-we esteem , and some slight acknowledgment of [their]_{3603-all these vagabonds} kindness to [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ” “_{[3595-my innocent boy]} Not exactly that , ” rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , laughing ; “_{[3595-my innocent boy]} but [we]_3602-we must proceed gently and with great care . ” “_{[3595-my innocent boy]} Gentleness and care , ” exclaimed [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_{[3595-my innocent boy]} [I]_0-i ’d send [them]_{3603-all these vagabonds} one and all to — ” “_[0-i] Never mind where , ” interposed [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] But reflect whether sending [them]_{3603-all these vagabonds} anywhere is likely to attain the object [we]_3602-we have in view . ” “_[0-i] What object ? ” asked [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[0-i] Simply , the discovery of [[Oliver]_123-oliver ’s parentage]_{3604-oliver ’s parentage} , and regaining for [him]_123-oliver the inheritance of which , if this story be true , [he]_123-oliver has been fraudulently deprived . ” “_[0-i] Ah ! ” said [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , cooling [himself]_{238-mr. losberne} with [his]_{238-mr. losberne} pocket - handkerchief ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i almost forgot that . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i see , ” pursued [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “_[0-i] placing [this poor girl]_{3605-this poor girl} entirely out of the question , and supposing it were possible to bring [these scoundrels]_{3606-these scoundrels} to justice without compromising [her]_{3605-this poor girl} safety , what good should [we]_3602-we bring about ? ” “_[3602-we] Hanging a few of [them]_{3606-these scoundrels} at least , in all probability , ” suggested [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[3602-we] and transporting the rest . ” “_[3602-we] Very good , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , smiling ; “_[3602-we] but no doubt [they]_{3606-these scoundrels} will bring that about for [themselves]_{3606-these scoundrels} in the fulness of time , and if [we]_3602-we step in to forestall [them]_{3606-these scoundrels} , it seems to [me]_0-i that [we]_3602-we shall be performing a very Quixotic act , in direct opposition to [our]_3602-we own interest — or at least to [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s , which is the same thing . ” “_[123-oliver] How ? ” inquired [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[123-oliver] Thus . It is quite clear that [we]_3602-we shall have extreme difficulty in getting to the bottom of this mystery , unless [we]_3602-we can bring [this man]_{5062-this man} , [Monks]_226-monks , upon [his]_{5062-this man} knees . That can only be done by stratagem , and by catching [him]_{5062-this man} when [he]_{5062-this man} is not surrounded by [these people]_{2387-these people} . For , suppose [he]_{5062-this man} were apprehended , [we]_3602-we have no proof against [him]_{5062-this man} . [He]_{5062-this man} is not even ( so far as [we]_3602-we know , or as the facts appear to [us]_3602-we ) concerned with [the gang]_{3609-the gang} in any of [their]_{3609-the gang} robberies . If [he]_{5062-this man} were not discharged , it is very unlikely that [he]_{5062-this man} could receive any further punishment than being committed to prison as [a rogue and vagabond]_{3610-a rogue and vagabond} ; and of course ever afterwards [his]_{5062-this man} mouth would be so obstinately closed that [he]_{5062-this man} might as well , for [our]_3602-we purposes , be deaf , dumb , blind , and [an idiot]_{3611-an idiot} . ” “_[0-i] Then , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} impetuously , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i put it to [you]_3612-you again , whether [you]_3612-you think it reasonable that this promise to [the girl]_{1840-the girl} should be considered binding ; a promise made with the best and kindest intentions , but really — ” “_[3612-you] Do not discuss the point , [[my]_0-i dear [young lady]_{2766-young lady}]_{2765-my dear young lady} , pray , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , interrupting [Rose]_252-rose as [she]_252-rose was about to speak . “_[3612-you] The promise shall be kept . [I]_0-i do n’t think it will , in the slightest degree , interfere with [our]_3602-we proceedings . But , before [we]_3602-we can resolve upon any precise course of action , it will be necessary to see [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ; to ascertain from [her]_{1840-the girl} whether [she]_{1840-the girl} will point out [this Monks]_{3488-this monks} , on the understanding that [he]_{3488-this monks} is to be dealt with by [us]_3602-we , and not by the law ; or , if [she]_{1840-the girl} will not , or can not do that , to procure from [her]_{1840-the girl} such an account of [his]_{3488-this monks} haunts and description of [[his]_{3488-this monks} person]_{1454-his person} , as will enable [us]_3602-we to identify [him]_{3488-this monks} . [She]_{1840-the girl} can not be seen until next Sunday night ; this is Tuesday . [I]_0-i would suggest that in the meantime , [we]_3602-we remain perfectly quiet , and keep these matters secret even from [Oliver]_123-oliver [himself]_123-oliver . ” Although [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} received with many wry faces a proposal involving a delay of five whole days , [he]_{238-mr. losberne} was fain to admit that no better course occurred to [him]_{238-mr. losberne} just then ; and as both [Rose]_252-rose and [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} sided very strongly with [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} ’s proposition was carried unanimously . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like , ” [he]_0-i said , “_[0-i] to call in the aid of [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} [Grimwig]_{173-mr. brownlow} . [He]_{173-mr. brownlow} is [a strange creature]_{3620-a strange creature} , but [a shrewd one]_{3621-a shrewd one} , and might prove of material assistance to [us]_3602-we ; [I]_0-i should say that [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} was bred [a lawyer]_{3622-a lawyer} , and quitted the Bar in disgust because [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} had only one brief and a motion of course , in twenty years , though whether that is recommendation or not , [you]_3623-you must determine for [yourselves]_3623-you . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have no objection to [your]_0-i calling in [[your]_0-i friend]_{2538-your friend} if [I]_0-i may call in mine , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} . “_[0-i] [We]_3602-we must put it to the vote , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_{[5125-that lady]} who may [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} be ? ” “_{[5125-that lady]} [[That lady]_{5125-that lady} ’s son]_{3626-that lady ’s son} , and [this young lady’s]_{3627-this young lady’s} — [very old friend]_{3628-very old friend} , ” said [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , motioning towards [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , and concluding with an expressive glance at [[her]_{4910-the doctor} niece]_{7007-her niece} . [Rose]_252-rose blushed deeply , but [she]_252-rose did not make any audible objection to this motion ( possibly [she]_252-rose felt in a hopeless minority ) ; and [Harry Maylie]_250-harry and [Mr. Grimwig]_{7804-mr. grimwig} were accordingly added to [the committee]_{7805-the committee} . “_{[3628-very old friend]} [We]_3602-we stay in [town]_5501-town , of course , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , “_[3602-we] while there remains the slightest prospect of prosecuting this inquiry with a chance of success . [I]_0-i will spare neither trouble nor expense in behalf of the object in which [we]_3602-we are all so deeply interested , and [I]_0-i am content to remain [here]_4553-here , if it be for twelve months , so long as [you]_3631-you assure [me]_0-i that any hope remains . ” “_[3631-you] Good ! ” rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[3631-you] And as [I]_0-i see on the faces about [me]_0-i , a disposition to inquire how it happened that [I]_0-i was not in the way to corroborate [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s tale , and had so suddenly left [the kingdom]_{2587-the kingdom} , let [me]_0-i stipulate that [I]_0-i shall be asked no questions until such time as [I]_0-i may deem it expedient to forestall [them]_3633-them by telling [my]_0-i own story . Believe [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i make this request with good reason , for [I]_0-i might otherwise excite hopes destined never to be realised , and only increase difficulties and disappointments already quite numerous enough . Come ! Supper has been announced , and [young Oliver]_123-oliver , who is all alone in [the next room]_{6827-the next room} , will have begun to think , by this time , that [we]_3635-we have wearied of [his]_123-oliver company , and entered into some dark conspiracy to thrust [him]_123-oliver forth upon [the world]_{351-the world} . ” With these words , [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} gave [his]_{597-the old gentleman} hand to [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , and escorted [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} into [the supper - room]_{7807-the supper - room} . [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} followed , leading [Rose]_252-rose ; and the council was , for the present , effectually broken up . CHAPTER XLII . AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE OF [OLIVER ’S]_123-oliver , [EXHIBITING DECIDED MARKS OF GENIUS]_{268-exhibiting decided marks of genius} , BECOMES A PUBLIC CHARACTER IN [THE METROPOLIS]_{7808-the metropolis} Upon the night when [Nancy]_167-nancy , having lulled [Mr. Sikes]_149-sikes to sleep , hurried on [her]_167-nancy self - imposed mission to [Rose Maylie]_252-rose , there advanced towards [London]_6-london , by [the Great North Road]_{78-the great north road} , [two persons]_{7809-two persons} , upon whom it is expedient that this history should bestow some attention . [They]_{7809-two persons} were [a man]_{476-a man} and [woman]_3128-woman ; or perhaps [they]_{7809-two persons} would be better described as [a male and female]_{7812-a male and female} : for [the former]_{1460-the former} was one of [those long - limbed , knock - kneed , shambling , bony people , to whom it is difficult to assign any precise age,—looking as [they]_{7809-two persons} do , when [they]_{7809-two persons} are yet [boys]_498-boys , like [undergrown men]_{7816-undergrown men} , and when [they]_{7809-two persons} are almost [men]_412-men , like [overgrown boys]_{7818-overgrown boys}]_{7814-those long - limbed , knock - kneed , shambling , bony people , to whom it is difficult to assign any precise age,—looking as they do , when they are yet boys , like undergrown men , and when they are almost men , like overgrown boys} . [The woman]_{6103-the woman} was young , but of a robust and hardy make , as [she]_{6103-the woman} need have been to bear the weight of the heavy bundle which was strapped to [her]_{6103-the woman} back . [[Her]_{6103-the woman} companion]_{6081-her companion} was not encumbered with much luggage , as there merely dangled from a stick which [he]_{6081-her companion} carried over [his]_{6081-her companion} shoulder , a small parcel wrapped in a common handkerchief , and apparently light enough . This circumstance , added to the length of [his]_{6081-her companion} legs , which were of unusual extent , enabled [him]_{6081-her companion} with much ease to keep some half - dozen paces in advance of [[his]_{6081-her companion} companion]_{621-his companion} , to whom [he]_{6081-her companion} occasionally turned with an impatient jerk of the head : as if reproaching [her]_{621-his companion} tardiness , and urging [her]_{621-his companion} to greater exertion . Thus , [they]_{7809-two persons} had toiled along [the dusty road]_{7822-the dusty road} , taking little heed of any object within sight , save when [they]_{7809-two persons} stepped aside to allow a wider passage for [the mail - coaches which were whirling out of [town]_5501-town]_{7823-the mail - coaches which were whirling out of town} , until [they]_{7809-two persons} passed through [Highgate archway]_95-highgate ; when [the foremost traveller]_{7825-the foremost traveller} stopped and called impatiently to [[his]_{6081-her companion} companion]_{621-his companion} , “_[3637-yer] Come on , ca n’t [yer]_3637-yer ? What a lazybones [yer]_3637-yer are , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . ” “_{[144-charlotte]} It ’s a heavy load , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_3637-yer , ” said [the female]_{7827-the female} , coming up , almost breathless with fatigue . “_[0-i] Heavy ! What are [yer]_3637-yer talking about ? What are [yer]_3637-yer made for ? ” rejoined [the male traveller]_{7828-the male traveller} , changing [his]_{7828-the male traveller} own little bundle as [he]_{7828-the male traveller} spoke , to the other shoulder . “_[3637-yer] Oh , there [yer]_3637-yer are , resting again ! Well , if [yer]_3637-yer ai n’t enough to tire [anybody]_421-anybody ’s patience out , [I]_0-i do n’t know what is ! ” “_[0-i] Is it much farther ? ” asked [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , resting [herself]_{6103-the woman} against a bank , and looking up with the perspiration streaming from [her]_{6103-the woman} face . “_[0-i] Much farther ! [Yer]_3637-yer as good as there , ” said [the long - legged tramper , pointing out before [him]_{7828-the male traveller}]_{7830-the long - legged tramper , pointing out before him} . “_[3637-yer] Look there ! Those are the lights of [London]_6-london . ” “_[3639-they] They ’re a good two mile off , at least , ” said [the woman]_{6103-the woman} despondingly . “_[3639-they] Never mind whether [they]_3639-they ’re two mile off , or twenty , ” said [Noah Claypole]_146-noah ; for [he]_146-noah it was ; “_[3639-they] but get up and come on , or [I]_0-i ’ll kick [yer]_3637-yer , and so [I]_0-i give [yer]_3637-yer notice . ” As [Noah]_146-noah ’s red nose grew redder with anger , and as [he]_146-noah crossed [the road]_{825-the road} while speaking , as if fully prepared to put [his]_146-noah threat into execution , [the woman]_{6103-the woman} rose without any further remark , and trudged onward by [his]_146-noah side . “_[0-i] Where do [you]_0-i mean to stop for the night , [Noah]_146-noah ? ” [she]_{6103-the woman} asked , after [they]_7834-they had walked a few hundred yards . “_[0-i] How should [I]_0-i know ? ” replied [Noah]_146-noah , whose temper had been considerably impaired by walking . “_[0-i] Near , [I]_0-i hope , ” said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “_[0-i] No , not near , ” replied [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “_[0-i] There ! Not near ; so do n’t think it . ” “_[0-i] Why not ? ” “_[0-i] When [I]_0-i tell [yer]_3637-yer that [I]_0-i do n’t mean to do a thing , that ’s enough , without any why or because either , ” replied [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah with dignity . “_[0-i] Well , [you]_0-i need n’t be so cross , ” said [[his]_146-noah companion]_{621-his companion} . “_[0-i] A pretty thing it would be , would n’t it to go and stop at [the very first public - house outside [the town]_{812-the town}]_{3640-the very first public - house outside the town} , so that [Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} , if [he]_3642-he come up after [us]_3643-us , might poke in [his]_3642-he old nose , and have [us]_3643-us taken back in a cart with handcuffs on , ” said [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah in a jeering tone . “_[3642-he] No ! [I]_0-i shall go and lose [myself]_0-i among [the narrowest streets]_{3644-the narrowest streets} [I]_0-i can find , and not stop till [we]_3643-us come to [the very out - of - [the - wayest house]_{3646-the - wayest house} [I]_0-i can set eyes on]_{3645-the very out - of - the - wayest house i can set eyes on} . [Cod]_80-cod , [yer]_80-cod may thanks [yer]_80-cod stars [I]_0-i ’ve got a head ; for if [we]_3643-us had n’t gone , at first , [the wrong road]_{3647-the wrong road} a purpose , and come back across [country]_307-country , [yer’d]_80-cod have been locked up hard and fast a week ago , [[my]_0-i lady]_{3649-my lady} . And serve [yer]_80-cod right for being [a fool]_{440-a fool} . ” “_{[440-a fool]} [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i ai n’t as cunning as [you]_0-i are , ” replied [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ; “_[0-i] but do n’t put all the blame on [me]_0-i , and say [I]_0-i should have been locked up . [You]_0-i would have been if [I]_0-i had been , any way . ” “_[80-cod] [Yer]_80-cod took the money from [the till]_{3651-the till} , [yer]_80-cod know [yer]_80-cod did , ” said [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “_[80-cod] [I]_0-i took it for [you]_0-i , [Noah]_146-noah , [dear]_4730-dear , ” rejoined [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “_[146-noah] Did [I]_0-i keep it ? ” asked [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “_[0-i] No ; [you]_0-i trusted in [me]_0-i , and let [me]_0-i carry it like [a dear]_{5101-a dear} , and so [you]_0-i are , ” said [the lady]_{711-the lady} , chucking [him]_0-i under the chin , and drawing [her]_{711-the lady} arm through [his]_0-i . This was indeed the case ; but as it was not [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah ’s habit to repose a blind and foolish confidence in [anybody]_421-anybody , it should be observed , in justice to [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} , that [he]_146-noah had trusted [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} to this extent , in order that , if [they]_7839-they were pursued , the money might be found on [her]_{144-charlotte} : which would leave [him]_146-noah an opportunity of asserting [his]_146-noah innocence of any theft , and would greatly facilitate [his]_146-noah chances of escape . Of course , [he]_146-noah entered at this juncture , into no explanation of [his]_146-noah motives , and [they]_7839-they walked on very lovingly together . In pursuance of this cautious plan , [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah went on , without halting , until [he]_146-noah arrived at [the Angel]_{9-the angel} at [Islington]_8-islington , where [he]_146-noah wisely judged , from the crowd of [passengers and numbers of vehicles]_{7840-passengers and numbers of vehicles} , that [London]_6-london began in earnest . Just pausing to observe which appeared [the most crowded streets]_{7841-the most crowded streets} , and consequently the most to be avoided , [he]_146-noah crossed into [Saint John ’s Road]_{81-saint john ’s road} , and was soon deep in the obscurity of the intricate and dirty ways , which , lying between [Gray ’s Inn Lane]_{82-gray ’s inn lane} and [Smithfield]_{26-smithfield} , render that part of [the town]_{812-the town} one of the lowest and worst that improvement has left in [the midst of [London]_6-london]_{7843-the midst of london} . Through [these streets]_{7844-these streets} , [Noah Claypole]_146-noah walked , dragging [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} after [him]_146-noah ; now stepping into [the kennel]_{828-the kennel} to embrace at a glance the whole external character of [some small public - house]_{7846-some small public - house} ; now jogging on again , as some fancied appearance induced [him]_146-noah to believe it too public for [his]_146-noah purpose . At length , [he]_146-noah stopped in front of one , more humble in appearance and more dirty than any [he]_146-noah had yet seen ; and , having crossed over and surveyed [it]_{403-the house} from [the opposite pavement]_{7847-the opposite pavement} , graciously announced [his]_146-noah intention of putting up there , for the night . “_[0-i] So give [us]_3654-yer the bundle , ” said [Noah]_146-noah , unstrapping it from [the woman]_{6103-the woman} ’s shoulders , and slinging it over [his]_146-noah own ; “_[0-i] and do n’t [yer]_3654-yer speak , except when [yer]_3654-yer spoke to . What ’s the name of [the house]_{403-the house} — t - h - r — three what ? ” “_{[225-the cripples]} [Cripples]_{225-the cripples} , ” said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “_{[225-the cripples]} [Three Cripples]_{225-the cripples} , ” repeated [Noah]_146-noah , “_{[225-the cripples]} and a very good sign too . Now , then ! Keep close at [my]_0-i heels , and come along . ” With these injunctions , [he]_146-noah pushed the rattling door with [his]_146-noah shoulder , and entered [the house]_{403-the house} , followed by [[his]_146-noah companion]_{621-his companion} . There was [nobody]_316-nobody in [the bar]_{1468-the bar} but [a young Jew , who , with [his]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} two elbows on the counter]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} , was reading a dirty newspaper . [He]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} stared very hard at [Noah]_146-noah , and [Noah]_146-noah stared very hard at [him]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} . If [Noah]_146-noah had been attired in [his]_146-noah charity - boy ’s dress , there might have been some reason for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} opening [his]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} eyes so wide ; but as [he]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} had discarded the coat and badge , and wore a short smock - frock over [his]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} leathers , there seemed no particular reason for [his]_{7853-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} appearance exciting so much attention in [a public - house]_{5872-a public - house} . “_{[3656-the three cripples]} Is this [the Three Cripples]_{3656-the three cripples} ? ” asked [Noah]_146-noah . “_{[3656-the three cripples]} That is the dabe of [this ’ ouse]_{3657-this ’ ouse} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_{[3658-a gentleman we met on the road , coming up from the country]} [A gentleman [we]_3659-us met on [the road]_{825-the road} , coming up from [the country]_{4929-the country}]_{3658-a gentleman we met on the road , coming up from the country} , recommended [us]_3659-us [here]_4553-here , ” said [Noah]_146-noah , nudging [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , perhaps to call [her]_{144-charlotte} attention to this most ingenious device for attracting respect , and perhaps to warn [her]_{144-charlotte} to betray no surprise . “_{[3658-a gentleman we met on the road , coming up from the country]} [We]_3659-us want to sleep [here]_4553-here tonight . ” “_{[3658-a gentleman we met on the road , coming up from the country]} I’b dot certaid [you]_3664-yer cad , ” said [Barney]_187-barney , who was [the attendant sprite]_{7857-the attendant sprite} ; “_{[3658-a gentleman we met on the road , coming up from the country]} but [I]_0-i ’ll idquire . ” “_[0-i] Show [us]_3659-us the tap , and give [us]_3659-us a bit of cold meat and a drop of beer while [yer]_3664-yer inquiring , will [yer]_3664-yer ? ” said [Noah]_146-noah . [Barney]_187-barney complied by ushering [them]_3659-us into [a small back - room]_{7858-a small back - room} , and setting the required viands before [them]_3659-us ; having done which , [he]_187-barney informed [the travellers]_{7859-the travellers} that [they]_3659-us could be lodged that night , and left [the amiable couple]_{6462-the amiable couple} to [their]_3659-us refreshment . Now , [this back - room]_{7861-this back - room} was immediately behind the bar , and some steps lower , so that [any person]_{7862-any person} connected with [the house]_{403-the house} , undrawing a small curtain which concealed a single pane of glass fixed in the wall of [the last - named apartment]_{7864-the last - named apartment} , about five feet from [its]_{7864-the last - named apartment} flooring , could not only look down upon [any guests in [the back - room]_{7866-the back - room}]_{7865-any guests in the back - room} without any great hazard of being observed ( the glass being in a dark angle of the wall , between which and a large upright beam [the observer]_{7867-the observer} had to thrust [himself]_{7867-the observer} ) , but could , by applying [his]_187-barney ear to the partition , ascertain with tolerable distinctness , [their]_3659-us subject of conversation . [The landlord of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{6313-the landlord of the house} had not withdrawn [his]_{6313-the landlord of the house} eye from [this place of espial]_{7870-this place of espial} for five minutes , and [Barney]_187-barney had only just returned from making the communication above related , when [Fagin]_161-fagin , in the course of [his]_161-fagin evening ’s business , came into [the bar]_{1468-the bar} to inquire after [some of [[his]_161-fagin young pupils]_{7873-his young pupils}]_{7872-some of his young pupils} . “_[3664-yer] Hush ! ” said [Barney]_187-barney : “_[3664-yer] stradegers [i]_0-i d [the next roob]_{3665-the next roob} . ” “_{[3666-strangers]} [Strangers]_{3666-strangers} ! ” repeated [the old man]_{1217-the old man} in a whisper . “_{[3666-strangers]} Ah ! Ad rub uds too , ” added [Barney]_187-barney . “_{[269-frob the cuttry]} [Frob the cuttry]_{269-frob the cuttry} , but subthig in [your]_3667-your way , or [I’b]_3668-i’b bistaked . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin appeared to receive this communication with great interest . Mounting a stool , [he]_161-fagin cautiously applied [his]_161-fagin eye to the pane of glass , from which secret post [he]_161-fagin could see [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah taking cold beef from the dish , and porter from the pot , and administering homeopathic doses of both to [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , who sat patiently by , eating and drinking at [his]_161-fagin pleasure . “_[3668-i’b] Aha ! ” [he]_161-fagin whispered , looking round to [Barney]_187-barney , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i like [that fellow]_{3669-that fellow} ’s looks . [He]_{3669-that fellow} ’d be of use to [us]_3670-us ; [he]_{3669-that fellow} knows how to train [the girl]_{1840-the girl} already . Do n’t make as much noise as a mouse , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , and let [me]_0-i hear [’em]_3673-yer talk — let [me]_0-i hear ’em . ” [He]_0-i again applied [his]_0-i eye to the glass , and turning [his]_0-i ear to the partition , listened attentively : with a subtle and eager look upon [his]_0-i face , that might have appertained to [some old goblin]_{7875-some old goblin} . “_[0-i] So [I]_0-i mean to be [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} , ” said [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , kicking out [his]_0-i legs , and continuing a conversation , the commencement of which [Fagin]_161-fagin had arrived too late to hear . “_[0-i] No more jolly old coffins , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , but [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} ’s life for [me]_0-i : and , if [yer]_3673-yer like , [yer]_3673-yer shall be [a lady]_{5993-a lady} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like that well enough , [dear]_4730-dear , ” replied [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ; “_[0-i] but tills ai n’t to be emptied every day , and [people to get clear off after it]_{3678-people to get clear off after it} . ” “_{[3678-people to get clear off after it]} Tills be blowed ! ” said [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah ; “_{[3678-people to get clear off after it]} there ’s more things besides tills to be emptied . ” “_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ” asked [[his]_146-noah companion]_{621-his companion} . “_{[270-pockets]} [Pockets]_270-pockets , [women]_1161-women ’s ridicules , [houses]_1159-houses , [mail - coaches]_{3681-mail - coaches} , banks ! ” said [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , rising with [the porter]_{7648-the porter} . “_[0-i] But [you]_4730-dear ca n’t do all that , [dear]_4730-dear , ” said [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} . “_[4730-dear] [I]_0-i shall look out to get into company with [them]_3683-them as can , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah . “_[0-i] [They]_3683-them ’ll be able to make [us]_3684-us useful some way or another . Why , [you]_4730-dear [yourself]_4730-dear are worth [fifty women]_{3685-fifty women} ; [I]_0-i never see such a precious sly and deceitful creetur as [yer]_4730-dear can be when [I]_0-i let [yer]_4730-dear . ” “_[125-lor] [Lor]_125-lor , how nice it is to hear [yer]_125-lor say so ! ” exclaimed [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , imprinting a kiss upon [his]_0-i ugly face . “_[125-lor] There , that ’ll do : do n’t [yer]_4730-dear be too affectionate , in case [I]_0-i ’m cross with [yer]_4730-dear , ” said [Noah]_146-noah , disengaging [himself]_146-noah with great gravity . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like to be [the captain of [some band]_{3687-some band}]_{3686-the captain of some band} , and have the whopping of ’em , and follering ’em about , unbeknown to [themselves]_{3688-themselves} . That would suit [me]_0-i , if there was good profit ; and if [we]_3689-we could only get in with [some gentleman of this sort]_{3690-some gentleman of this sort} , [I]_0-i say it would be cheap at that twenty - pound note [you]_4730-dear ’ve got,—especially as [we]_3689-we do n’t very well know how to get rid of it [ourselves]_3689-we . ” After expressing this opinion , [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah looked into the porter - pot with an aspect of deep wisdom ; and having well shaken its contents , nodded condescendingly to [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , and took a draught , wherewith [he]_0-i appeared greatly refreshed . [He]_0-i was meditating another , when the sudden opening of the door , and the appearance of [a stranger]_{7345-a stranger} , interrupted [him]_0-i . [The stranger]_{5902-the stranger} was [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin . And very amiable [he]_161-fagin looked , and a very low bow [he]_161-fagin made , as [he]_161-fagin advanced , and setting [himself]_161-fagin down at the nearest table , ordered something to drink of the grinning [Barney]_187-barney . “_[4543-sir] A pleasant night , [sir]_4543-sir , but cool for the time of year , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , rubbing [his]_161-fagin hands . “_[4543-sir] From [the country]_{4929-the country} , [I]_0-i see , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” “_[4543-sir] How do [yer]_4543-sir see that ? ” asked [Noah Claypole]_146-noah . “_[4543-sir] [We]_3694-we have not so much dust as that in [London]_6-london , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , pointing from [Noah]_146-noah ’s shoes to those of [[his]_161-fagin companion]_{621-his companion} , and from them to the two bundles . “_[3694-we] [Yer]_4543-sir [a sharp feller]_{3695-a sharp feller} , ” said [Noah]_146-noah . “_[4543-sir] Ha ! ha ! only hear that , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ! ” “_{[144-charlotte]} Why , one need be sharp in [this town]_{3696-this town} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , sinking [his]_0-i voice to a confidential whisper ; “_{[4649-my dear]} and that ’s the truth . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin followed up this remark by striking the side of [his]_161-fagin nose with [his]_161-fagin right forefinger,—a gesture which [Noah]_146-noah attempted to imitate , though not with complete success , in consequence of [his]_146-noah own nose not being large enough for the purpose . However , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin seemed to interpret the endeavour as expressing a perfect coincidence with [his]_161-fagin opinion , and put about the liquor which [Barney]_187-barney reappeared with , in a very friendly manner . “_{[4649-my dear]} Good stuff that , ” observed [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , smacking [his]_146-noah lips . “_[4730-dear] [Dear]_4730-dear ! ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[4730-dear] [A man]_{476-a man} need be always emptying a till , or a pocket , or [a woman]_{4784-a woman} ’s reticule , or [a house]_{5886-a house} , or [a mail - coach]_{3702-a mail - coach} , or [a bank]_{3703-a bank} , if [he]_{476-a man} drinks it regularly . ” [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah no sooner heard this extract from [his]_146-noah own remarks than [he]_146-noah fell back in [his]_146-noah chair , and looked from [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} to [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} with a countenance of ashy paleness and excessive terror . “_{[4649-my dear]} Do n’t mind [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , drawing [his]_0-i chair closer . “_[0-i] Ha ! ha ! it was lucky it was only [me]_0-i that heard [you]_{4649-my dear} by chance . It was very lucky it was only [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n’t take it , ” stammered [Noah]_146-noah , no longer stretching out [his]_0-i legs like [an independent gentleman]_{7883-an independent gentleman} , but coiling them up as well as [he]_0-i could under [his]_0-i chair ; “_[0-i] it was all [her]_3705-her doing ; [yer’ve]_{4649-my dear} got it now , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , [yer]_{4649-my dear} know [yer]_{4649-my dear} have . ” “_{[144-charlotte]} No matter who ’s got it , or who did it , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , glancing , nevertheless , with a hawk ’s eye at [the girl]_{1840-the girl} and [the two bundles]_{7885-the two bundles} . “_{[144-charlotte]} [I]_0-i ’m in that way [myself]_0-i , and [I]_0-i like [you]_{4649-my dear} for it . ” “_[0-i] In what way ? ” asked [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , a little recovering . “_[0-i] In that way of business , ” rejoined [Fagin]_161-fagin ; “_[0-i] and so are [the people of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{3707-the people of the house} . [You]_{4649-my dear} ’ve hit the right nail upon the head , and are as safe here as [you]_{4649-my dear} could be . There is not [a safer place in all [this town]_{3696-this town} than is [the Cripples]_{225-the cripples}]_{3709-a safer place in all this town than is the cripples} ; that is , when [I]_0-i like to make it so . And [I]_0-i have taken a fancy to [you]_{4649-my dear} and [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} ; so [I]_0-i ’ve said the word , and [you]_{4649-my dear} may make [your]_{4649-my dear} minds easy . ” [Noah Claypole]_146-noah ’s mind might have been at ease after this assurance , but [his]_146-noah body certainly was not ; for [he]_146-noah shuffled and writhed about , into various uncouth positions : eyeing [[his]_146-noah new friend]_{1123-his new friend} meanwhile with mingled fear and suspicion . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_{4649-my dear} more , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , after [he]_161-fagin had reassured [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , by dint of friendly nods and muttered encouragements . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have got a friend that [I]_0-i think can gratify [your]_{4649-my dear} darling wish , and put [you]_{4649-my dear} in the right way , where [you]_{4649-my dear} can take whatever department of the business [you]_{4649-my dear} think will suit [you]_{4649-my dear} best at first , and be taught all the others . ” “_{[4649-my dear]} [Yer]_{4649-my dear} speak as if [yer]_{4649-my dear} were in earnest , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah . “_{[4649-my dear]} What advantage would it be to [me]_0-i to be anything else ? ” inquired [Fagin]_161-fagin , shrugging [his]_161-fagin shoulders . “_{[4649-my dear]} [Here]_4553-here ! Let [me]_0-i have a word with [you]_{4649-my dear} outside . ” “_[0-i] There ’s no occasion to trouble [ourselves]_{3713-ourselves} to move , ” said [Noah]_146-noah , getting [his]_146-noah legs by gradual degrees abroad again . “_[3714-she] [She]_3714-she ’ll take the luggage upstairs the while . [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} , see to [them]_3715-them bundles . ” This mandate , which had been delivered with great majesty , was obeyed without the slightest demur ; and [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} made the best of [her]_{144-charlotte} way off with the packages while [Noah]_146-noah held the door open and watched [her]_{144-charlotte} out . “_{[144-charlotte]} [She]_3714-she ’s kept tolerably well under , ai n’t [she]_3714-she ? ” [he]_146-noah asked as [he]_146-noah resumed [his]_146-noah seat : in the tone of a keeper who had tamed some wild animal . “_[3714-she] Quite perfect , ” rejoined [Fagin]_161-fagin , clapping [him]_146-noah on the shoulder . “_[3714-she] [You]_{4649-my dear} ’re [a genius]_{3716-a genius} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . ” “_{[3716-a genius]} Why , [I]_0-i suppose if [I]_0-i was n’t , [I]_0-i should n’t be [here]_4553-here , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah . “_[0-i] But , [I]_0-i say , [she]_3714-she ’ll be back if [yer]_{4649-my dear} lose time . ” “_[0-i] Now , what do [you]_0-i think ? ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] If [you]_0-i was to like [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} , could [you]_0-i do better than join [him]_{4664-my friend} ? ” “_[0-i] Is [he]_{4664-my friend} in a good way of business ; that ’s where it is ! ” responded [Noah]_146-noah , winking one of [his]_146-noah little eyes . “_{[4664-my friend]} The top of the tree ; employs a power of hands ; has the very best society in the profession . ” “_{[3720-regular town - maders]} [Regular town - maders]_{3720-regular town - maders} ? ” asked [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “_{[4664-my friend]} Not a countryman among [’em]_3721-’em ; and [I]_0-i do n’t think [he]_{4664-my friend} ’d take [you]_0-i , even on [my]_0-i recommendation , if [he]_{4664-my friend} did n’t run rather short of [assistants]_{3722-assistants} just now , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[4664-my friend]} Should [I]_0-i have to hand over ? ” said [Noah]_146-noah , slapping [his]_146-noah breeches - pocket . “_[0-i] It could n’t possibly be done without , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , in a most decided manner . “_[0-i] Twenty pound , though — it ’s a lot of money ! ” “_[0-i] Not when it ’s in a note [you]_0-i ca n’t get rid of , ” retorted [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] Number and date taken , [I]_0-i suppose ? Payment stopped at [the Bank]_{3723-the bank} ? Ah ! It ’s not worth much to [him]_{4664-my friend} . It ’ll have to go abroad , and [he]_{4664-my friend} could n’t sell it for a great deal in the market . ” “_{[4664-my friend]} When could [I]_0-i see [him]_{4664-my friend} ? ” asked [Noah]_146-noah doubtfully . “_{[4664-my friend]} Tomorrow morning . ” “_{[4664-my friend]} Where ? ” “_{[4664-my friend]} Here . ” “_{[4664-my friend]} Um ! ” said [Noah]_146-noah . “_{[4664-my friend]} What ’s the wages ? ” “_{[4664-my friend]} Live like [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} — board and [lodging]_3725-lodging , pipes and spirits free — half of all [you]_0-i earn , and half of all [the young woman]_{326-the young woman} earns , ” replied [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin . Whether [Noah Claypole]_146-noah , whose rapacity was none of the least comprehensive , would have acceded even to these glowing terms , had [he]_146-noah been [a perfectly free agent]_{7888-a perfectly free agent} , is very doubtful ; but as [he]_146-noah recollected that , in the event of [his]_146-noah refusal , it was in the power of [[his]_146-noah new acquaintance]_{7889-his new acquaintance} to give [him]_146-noah up to justice immediately ( and more unlikely things had come to pass ) , [he]_146-noah gradually relented , and said [he]_146-noah thought that would suit [him]_146-noah . “_{[326-the young woman]} But , [yer]_3727-you see , ” observed [Noah]_146-noah , “_[3728-she] as [she]_3728-she will be able to do a good deal , [I]_0-i should like to take something very light . ” “_[3727-you] A little fancy work ? ” suggested [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[3727-you] Ah ! something of that sort , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah . “_[3727-you] What do [you]_3727-you think would suit [me]_0-i now ? Something not too trying for the strength , and not very dangerous , [you]_3727-you know . That ’s the sort of thing ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i heard [you]_0-i talk of something in the spy way upon the others , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} wants [somebody who would do that well]_{3731-somebody who would do that well} , very much . ” “_{[3731-somebody who would do that well]} Why , [I]_0-i did mention that , and [I]_0-i should n’t mind turning [my]_0-i hand to it sometimes , ” rejoined [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah slowly ; “_[0-i] but it would n’t pay by [itself]_3732-itself , [you]_3727-you know . ” “_{[3732-itself]} That ’s true ! ” observed [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , ruminating or pretending to ruminate . “_{[3732-itself]} No , it might not . ” “_{[3732-itself]} What do [you]_3727-you think , then ? ” asked [Noah]_146-noah , anxiously regarding [him]_146-noah . “_[3727-you] Something in the sneaking way , where it was pretty sure work , and not much more risk than being at [home]_4737-home . ” “_[3727-you] What do [you]_3727-you think of [the old ladies]_{2331-the old ladies} ? ” asked [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[3727-you] There ’s a good deal of money made in snatching [their]_{2331-the old ladies} bags and parcels , and running round the corner . ” “_{[2331-the old ladies]} Do n’t [they]_{2331-the old ladies} holler out a good deal , and scratch sometimes ? ” asked [Noah]_146-noah , shaking [his]_146-noah head . “_{[2331-the old ladies]} [I]_0-i do n’t think that would answer [my]_0-i purpose . Ai n’t there any other line open ? ” “_{[2331-the old ladies]} Stop ! ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , laying [his]_161-fagin hand on [Noah]_146-noah ’s knee . “_{[3735-the kinchin lay]} [The kinchin lay]_{3735-the kinchin lay} . ” “_{[3735-the kinchin lay]} What ’s that ? ” demanded [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “_{[3736-the kinchins]} [The kinchins]_{3736-the kinchins} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_{[3736-the kinchins]} is [the young children that ’s sent on errands by [[their]_{3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings} mothers]_{3739-their mothers} , with sixpences and shillings]_{3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings} ; and the lay is just to take [their]_{3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings} money away — [they’ve]_{3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings} always got it ready in [their]_{3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings} hands,—then knock [’em]_3740-’em into [the kennel]_{828-the kennel} , and walk off very slow , as if there were nothing else the matter but [a child fallen down and hurt itself]_{3742-a child fallen down and hurt itself} . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ” “_{[3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings]} Ha ! ha ! ” roared [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , kicking up [his]_146-noah legs in an ecstasy . “_{[3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings]} [Lord]_3743-lord , that ’s the very thing ! ” “_{[3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings]} To be sure it is , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin ; “_{[3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings]} and [you]_3744-you can have a few good beats chalked out in [Camden Town]_{83-camden town} , and [Battle Bridge]_{84-battle bridge} , and [neighborhoods like that]_{3745-neighborhoods like that} , where [they]_{3738-the young children that ’s sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings} ’re always going errands ; and [you]_3744-you can upset as many kinchins as [you]_3744-you want , any hour in the day . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ” With this , [Fagin]_161-fagin poked [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah in the side , and [they]_3746-they joined in a burst of laughter both long and loud . “_[3747-ten] Well , that ’s all right ! ” said [Noah]_146-noah , when [he]_146-noah had recovered [himself]_146-noah , and [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} had returned . “_[3747-ten] What time tomorrow shall [we]_3746-they say ? ” “_[3747-ten] Will [ten]_3747-ten do ? ” asked [Fagin]_161-fagin , adding , as [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah nodded assent , “_[3747-ten] What name shall [I]_0-i tell [[my]_0-i good friend]_{5289-my good friend} . ” “_[0-i] [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah , who had prepared [himself]_146-noah for such emergency . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [Mr. Morris Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . This is [Mrs. Bolter]_{272-mrs. bolter} . ” “_{[272-mrs. bolter]} [[Mrs. Bolter]_{272-mrs. bolter} ’s humble servant]_{3749-mrs. bolter ’s humble servant} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , bowing with grotesque politeness . “_{[272-mrs. bolter]} [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i shall know [her]_{272-mrs. bolter} better very shortly . ” “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Do [you]_{5289-my good friend} hear [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ? ” thundered [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah . “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Yes , [Noah]_146-noah , [dear]_4730-dear ! ” replied [Mrs. Bolter]_{272-mrs. bolter} , extending [her]_{272-mrs. bolter} hand . “_{[272-mrs. bolter]} [She]_{272-mrs. bolter} calls [me]_0-i [Noah]_146-noah , as a sort of fond way of talking , ” said [Mr. Morris Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , late [Claypole]_146-noah , turning to [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[272-mrs. bolter]} [You]_0-i understand ? ” “_[0-i] Oh yes , [I]_0-i understand — perfectly , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , telling the truth for once . “_[0-i] Good - night ! Good - night ! ” With many adieus and good wishes , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin went [his]_161-fagin way . [Noah Claypole]_146-noah , bespeaking [[his]_146-noah good lady]_{7307-his good lady} ’s attention , proceeded to enlighten [her]_{7307-his good lady} relative to the arrangement [he]_146-noah had made , with all that haughtiness and air of superiority , becoming , not only [a member of [the sterner sex]_{7893-the sterner sex}]_{7892-a member of the sterner sex} , but [a gentleman who appreciated the dignity of a special appointment on the kinchin lay , in [London]_6-london and [its]_6-london vicinity]_{7894-a gentleman who appreciated the dignity of a special appointment on the kinchin lay , in london and its vicinity} . CHAPTER XLIII . WHEREIN IS SHOWN HOW [THE ARTFUL DODGER]_{162-the dodger} GOT INTO TROUBLE “_[0-i] And so it was [you]_0-i that was [[your]_0-i own friend]_{3752-your own friend} , was it ? ” asked [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah , otherwise [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , when , by virtue of the compact entered into between [them]_7895-them , [he]_{271-mr. bolter} had removed next day to [[Fagin]_161-fagin ’s house]_{7896-fagin ’s house} . “_[80-cod] [Cod]_80-cod , [I]_0-i thought as much last night ! ” “_[80-cod] [Every man]_{3753-every man} ’s [[his]_{3753-every man} own friend]_{3754-his own friend} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , with [his]_161-fagin most insinuating grin . “_{[3753-every man]} [He]_{3753-every man} has n’t as good a one as [himself]_{3753-every man} anywhere . ” “_{[3753-every man]} Except sometimes , ” replied [Morris Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , assuming the air of [a man of [the world]_{351-the world}]_{7897-a man of the world} . “_{[3753-every man]} [Some people]_{7294-some people} are [nobody ’s enemies]_{3757-nobody ’s enemies} but [their]_{7294-some people} own , [yer]_3758-yer know . ” “_{[3753-every man]} Do n’t believe that , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[3753-every man]} When [a man]_{476-a man} ’s [[his]_{476-a man} own enemy]_{3760-his own enemy} , it ’s only because [he]_{476-a man} ’s too much [[his]_{476-a man} own friend]_{3754-his own friend} ; not because [he]_{476-a man} ’s careful for [everybody]_{377-everybody} but [himself]_{476-a man} . Pooh ! pooh ! There ai n’t such a thing in nature . ” “_{[3763-some conjurers]} There oughn’t to be , if there is , ” replied [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_{[3763-some conjurers]} That stands to reason . [Some conjurers]_{3763-some conjurers} say that number three is the magic number , and [some]_5774-some say number seven . It ’s neither , [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} , neither . [It]_3766-it ’s number one . ” “_[3766-it] Ha ! ha ! ” cried [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[3766-it] Number one for ever . ” “_[3766-it] In [a little community like [ours]_3768-we]_{3767-a little community like ours} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , who felt it necessary to qualify this position , “_{[3770-a general number one]} [we]_3768-we have [a general number one]_{3770-a general number one} , without considering [me]_0-i too as the same , and [all the other young people]_{3771-all the other young people} . ” “_{[3770-a general number one]} Oh , the devil ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_{[3770-a general number one]} [You]_3772-you see , ” pursued [Fagin]_161-fagin , affecting to disregard this interruption , “_{[3770-a general number one]} [we]_3768-we are so mixed up together , and identified in [our]_3768-we interests , that it must be so . For instance , it ’s [your]_3772-you object to take care of number one — meaning [yourself]_3772-you . ” “_[3772-you] Certainly , ” replied [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[3772-you] [Yer]_3772-you about right there . ” “_[3772-you] Well ! [You]_3772-you ca n’t take care of [yourself]_3772-you , number one , without taking care of [me]_0-i , number one . ” “_[3772-you] Number two , [you]_3772-you mean , ” said [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , who was largely endowed with the quality of selfishness . “_[3772-you] No , [I]_0-i do n’t ! ” retorted [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m of the same importance to [you]_3772-you , as [you]_3772-you are to [yourself]_3772-you . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ” interrupted [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , “_[0-i] [yer]_3772-you [a very nice man]_{3773-a very nice man} , and [I]_0-i ’m very fond of [yer]_3772-you ; but [we]_3774-we ai n’t quite so thick together , as all that comes to . ” “_[3772-you] Only think , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , shrugging [his]_161-fagin shoulders , and stretching out [his]_161-fagin hands ; “_[3772-you] only consider . [You]_3772-you ’ve done what ’s a very pretty thing , and what [I]_0-i love [you]_3772-you for doing ; but what at the same time would put the cravat round [your]_3772-you throat , that ’s so very easily tied and so very difficult to unloose — in plain English , the halter ! ” [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} put [his]_{271-mr. bolter} hand to [his]_{271-mr. bolter} neckerchief , as if [he]_{271-mr. bolter} felt it inconveniently tight ; and murmured an assent , qualified in tone but not in substance . “_[0-i] The gallows , ” continued [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_[0-i] the gallows , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , is an ugly finger - post , which points out a very short and sharp turning that has stopped many [a bold fellow]_{3776-a bold fellow} ’s career on [the broad highway]_{3777-the broad highway} . To keep in [the easy road]_{3778-the easy road} , and keep it at a distance , is object number one with [you]_3772-you . ” “_[3772-you] Of course it is , ” replied [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[3772-you] What do [yer]_3772-you talk about such things for ? ” “_[3772-you] Only to show [you]_3772-you [my]_0-i meaning clearly , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , raising [his]_0-i eyebrows . “_[3772-you] To be able to do that , [you]_3772-you depend upon [me]_0-i . To keep [my]_0-i little business all snug , [I]_0-i depend upon [you]_3772-you . The first is [your]_3772-you number one , the second [my]_0-i number one . The more [you]_3772-you value [your]_3772-you number one , the more careful [you]_3772-you must be of [mine]_0-i ; so [we]_3779-we come at last to what [I]_0-i told [you]_3772-you at first — that a regard for number one holds [us]_3779-we all together , and must do so , unless [we]_3779-we would all go to pieces in company . ” “_{[3781-a cunning old codger]} That ’s true , ” rejoined [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , thoughtfully . “_{[3781-a cunning old codger]} Oh ! [yer]_3780-yer [a cunning old codger]_{3781-a cunning old codger} ! ” [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin saw , with delight , that this tribute to [his]_161-fagin powers was no mere compliment , but that [he]_161-fagin had really impressed [[his]_161-fagin recruit]_{7900-his recruit} with a sense of [his]_161-fagin wily genius , which it was most important that [he]_161-fagin should entertain in the outset of [their]_3779-we acquaintance . To strengthen an impression so desirable and useful , [he]_161-fagin followed up the blow by acquainting [him]_{271-mr. bolter} , in some detail , with the magnitude and extent of [his]_161-fagin operations ; blending truth and fiction together , as best served [his]_161-fagin purpose ; and bringing both to bear , with so much art , that [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s respect visibly increased , and became tempered , at the same time , with a degree of wholesome fear , which it was highly desirable to awaken . “_{[3781-a cunning old codger]} It ’s this mutual trust [we]_3779-we have in each other that consoles [me]_0-i under heavy losses , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] [My]_0-i best hand was taken from [me]_0-i , yesterday morning . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i do n’t mean to say [he]_3782-he died ? ” cried [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[0-i] No , no , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_[0-i] not so bad as that . Not quite so bad . ” “_[0-i] What , [I]_0-i suppose [he]_3782-he was — ” “_[3782-he] Wanted , ” interposed [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[3782-he] Yes , [he]_3782-he was wanted . ” “_[3782-he] Very particular ? ” inquired [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[3782-he] No , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_[3782-he] not very . [He]_3782-he was charged with attempting to pick a pocket , and [they]_3783-they found a silver snuff - box on [him,—his]_3782-he own , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , [his]_3782-he own , for [he]_3782-he took snuff [himself]_3782-he , and was very fond of it . [They]_3783-they remanded [him]_3782-he till today , for [they]_3783-they thought [they]_3783-they knew [the owner]_{3785-the owner} . Ah ! [he]_3782-he was worth fifty boxes , and [I]_0-i ’d give the price of as many to have [him]_3782-he back . [You]_{4649-my dear} should have known [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ; [you]_{4649-my dear} should have known [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . ” “_{[1138-the dodger]} Well , but [I]_0-i shall know [him]_3782-he , [I]_0-i hope ; do n’t [yer]_0-i think so ? ” said [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m doubtful about it , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , with a sigh . “_[0-i] If [they]_3783-they do n’t get any fresh evidence , it ’ll only be a summary conviction , and [we]_3789-we shall have [him]_3782-he back again after six weeks or so ; but , if [they]_3783-they do , it ’s a case of lagging . [They]_3783-they know what [a clever lad]_{3790-a clever lad} [he]_3782-he is ; [he]_3782-he ’ll be [a lifer]_{3791-a lifer} . [They]_3783-they ’ll make the Artful nothing less than a lifer . ” “_[3783-they] What do [you]_0-i mean by lagging and [a lifer]_{3791-a lifer} ? ” demanded [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[0-i] What ’s the good of talking in that way to [me]_0-i ; why do n’t [yer]_0-i speak so as [I]_0-i can understand [yer]_0-i ? ” [Fagin]_161-fagin was about to translate these mysterious expressions into the vulgar tongue ; and , being interpreted , [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} would have been informed that they represented that combination of words , “_[0-i] transportation for life , ” when the dialogue was cut short by the entry of [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , with [his]_{164-master bates} hands in [his]_{164-master bates} breeches - pockets , and [his]_{164-master bates} face twisted into a look of semi - comical woe . “_[0-i] It ’s all up , [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} , when [he]_{164-master bates} and [[his]_{164-master bates} new companion]_{7901-his new companion} had been made known to [each other]_{512-each other} . “_[161-fagin] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ” “_[0-i] [They]_3793-they ’ve found [the gentleman as owns the box]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} ; two or three more ’s a coming to ’ dentify [him]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} ; and [the Artful ’s]_{3795-the artful ’s} booked for a passage out , ” replied [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must have a full suit of mourning , [Fagin]_161-fagin , and a hatband , to wisit [him]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} in , afore [he]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} sets out upon [his]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} travels . To think of [Jack Dawkins]_{158-jack dawkins} — lummy [Jack]_{158-jack dawkins} — [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} — [the Artful Dodger]_{4933-the artful dodger} — going abroad for a common twopenny - halfpenny sneeze - box ! [I]_0-i never thought [he]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} ’d a done it under a gold watch , chain , and seals , at the lowest . Oh , why did n’t [he]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} rob [some rich old gentleman of [all [his]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} walables]_{3799-all his walables}]_{3798-some rich old gentleman of all his walables} , and go out as [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} , and not like [a common prig]_{3801-a common prig} , without no honour nor glory ! ” With this expression of feeling for [[his]_0-i unfortunate friend]_{7903-his unfortunate friend} , [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} sat [himself]_{164-master bates} on the nearest chair with an aspect of chagrin and despondency . “_{[3794-the gentleman as owns the box]} What do [you]_3802-you talk about [his]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} having neither honour nor glory for ! ” exclaimed [Fagin]_161-fagin , darting an angry look at [[his]_161-fagin pupil]_{5588-his pupil} . “_[3802-you] Was n’t [he]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} always the top - sawyer among [you]_3802-you all ! Is there one of [you]_3802-you that could touch [him]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} or come near [him]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} on any scent ! Eh ? ” “_[3802-you] Not one , ” replied [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , in a voice rendered husky by regret ; “_[3802-you] not one . ” “_[3802-you] Then what do [you]_3802-you talk of ? ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin angrily ; “_[3802-you] what are [you]_3802-you blubbering for ? ” “_[3802-you] ’Cause it is n’t on the rec - ord , is it ? ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} , chafed into perfect defiance of [[his]_{164-master bates} venerable friend]_{7528-his venerable friend} by the current of [his]_{164-master bates} regrets ; “_[3802-you] ’cause it ca n’t come out in the ’ dictment ; ’cause [nobody]_316-nobody will never know half of what [he]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} was . How will [he]_{3794-the gentleman as owns the box} stand in [the Newgate Calendar]_{85-the newgate calendar} ? P’raps not be there at all . Oh , [my]_0-i eye , [my]_0-i eye , wot a blow it is ! ” “_{[164-master bates]} Ha ! ha ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin , extending [his]_161-fagin right hand , and turning to [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} in a fit of chuckling which shook [him]_{271-mr. bolter} as though [he]_{271-mr. bolter} had the palsy ; “_{[164-master bates]} see what a pride [they]_3804-they take in [their]_3804-they profession , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . Ai n’t it beautiful ? ” [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} nodded assent , and [Fagin]_161-fagin , after contemplating the grief of [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} for some seconds with evident satisfaction , stepped up to [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} and patted [him]_{762-that young gentleman} on the shoulder . “_{[164-master bates]} Never mind , [Charley]_{164-master bates} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin soothingly ; “_{[164-master bates]} it ’ll come out , it ’ll be sure to come out . [They]_3804-they ’ll all know what [a clever fellow]_{3806-a clever fellow} [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} was ; [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} ’ll show it [himself]_{3806-a clever fellow} , and not disgrace [[his]_{3806-a clever fellow} old pals]_{3807-his old pals} and [teachers]_{3808-teachers} . Think how young [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} is too ! What a distinction , [Charley]_{164-master bates} , to be lagged at [his]_{3806-a clever fellow} time of life ! ” “_{[164-master bates]} Well , it is a honour that is ! ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} , a little consoled . “_{[164-master bates]} [He]_{3806-a clever fellow} shall have all [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} wants , ” continued [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_{[164-master bates]} [He]_{3806-a clever fellow} shall be kept in [the Stone Jug]_{86-the stone jug} , [Charley]_{164-master bates} , like [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} . Like [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} ! With [his]_{3806-a clever fellow} beer every day , and money in [his]_{3806-a clever fellow} pocket to pitch and toss with , if [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} ca n’t spend it . ” “_{[3806-a clever fellow]} No , shall [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} though ? ” cried [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “_{[3806-a clever fellow]} Ay , that [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} shall , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_{[3806-a clever fellow]} and [we]_3811-we ’ll have a big - wig , [Charley]_{164-master bates} : one that ’s got the greatest gift of the gab : to carry on [his]_{3806-a clever fellow} defence ; and [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} shall make a speech for [himself]_{3806-a clever fellow} too , if [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} likes ; and [we]_3811-we ’ll read it all in [the papers—‘Artful Dodger]_{162-the dodger} — shrieks of laughter — here [the court]_{1610-the court} was convulsed’—eh , [Charley]_{164-master bates} , eh ? ” “_{[164-master bates]} Ha ! ha ! ” laughed [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , “_{[164-master bates]} what a lark that would be , would n’t it , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? [I]_0-i say , how [the Artful]_{5375-the artful} would bother [’em]_3814-’em would n’t [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} ? ” “_{[3806-a clever fellow]} Would ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[3806-a clever fellow]} [He]_{3806-a clever fellow} shall — [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} will ! ” “_{[3806-a clever fellow]} Ah , to be sure , so [he]_{3806-a clever fellow} will , ” repeated [Charley]_{164-master bates} , rubbing [his]_{164-master bates} hands . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i see [him]_{3806-a clever fellow} now , ” cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , bending [his]_0-i eyes upon [[his]_0-i pupil]_{5588-his pupil} . “_[0-i] So do [I]_0-i , ” cried [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} . “_[0-i] Ha ! ha ! ha ! so do [I.]_0-i [I]_0-i see it all afore [me]_0-i , upon [my]_0-i soul [I]_0-i do , [Fagin]_161-fagin . What a game ! What a regular game ! All the big - wigs trying to look solemn , and [Jack Dawkins]_{158-jack dawkins} addressing of [’em]_3815-’em as intimate and comfortable as if [he]_{158-jack dawkins} was [[the judge]_{3816-the judge} ’s own son]_{3817-the judge ’s own son} making a speech arter dinner — ha ! ha ! ha ! ” In fact , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin had so well humoured [[his]_161-fagin young friend]_{5642-his young friend} ’s eccentric disposition , that [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , who had at first been disposed to consider [the imprisoned Dodger]_{7911-the imprisoned dodger} rather in the light of [a victim]_{7912-a victim} , now looked upon [him]_{158-jack dawkins} as [the chief actor in a scene of most uncommon and exquisite humour]_{7913-the chief actor in a scene of most uncommon and exquisite humour} , and felt quite impatient for the arrival of the time when [[his]_161-fagin old companion]_{7914-his old companion} should have so favourable an opportunity of displaying [his]_{158-jack dawkins} abilities . “_[3818-we] [We]_3818-we must know how [he]_{158-jack dawkins} gets on today , by some handy means or other , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i think . ” “_[0-i] Shall [I]_0-i go ? ” asked [Charley]_{164-master bates} . “_[0-i] Not for [the world]_{351-the world} , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] Are [you]_0-i mad , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , stark mad , that [you]_0-i ’d walk into the very place where — No , [Charley]_{164-master bates} , no . One is enough to lose at a time . ” “_{[164-master bates]} [You]_{164-master bates} do n’t mean to go [yourself]_{164-master bates} , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” said [Charley]_{164-master bates} with a humorous leer . “_{[164-master bates]} That would n’t quite fit , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin shaking [his]_161-fagin head . “_{[164-master bates]} Then why do n’t [you]_0-i send [this new cove]_{3821-this new cove} ? ” asked [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , laying [his]_{164-master bates} hand on [Noah]_146-noah ’s arm . “_[0-i] [Nobody]_316-nobody knows [him]_{3821-this new cove} . ” “_[316-nobody] Why , if [he]_{3821-this new cove} did n’t mind — ” observed [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[3821-this new cove]} Mind ! ” interposed [Charley]_{164-master bates} . “_{[3821-this new cove]} What should [he]_{3821-this new cove} have to mind ? ” “_{[3821-this new cove]} Really nothing , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , turning to [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , “_{[3821-this new cove]} really nothing . ” “_{[3821-this new cove]} Oh , [I]_0-i dare say about that , [yer]_0-i know , ” observed [Noah]_146-noah , backing towards the door , and shaking [his]_146-noah head with a kind of sober alarm . “_[0-i] No , no — none of that . It ’s not in [[my]_0-i department]_{3824-my department} , that ai n’t . ” “_[0-i] Wot department has [he]_{3821-this new cove} got , [Fagin]_161-fagin ? ” inquired [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} , surveying [Noah]_146-noah ’s lank form with much disgust . “_{[3821-this new cove]} The cutting away when there ’s anything wrong , and the eating all the wittles when there ’s everything right ; is that [his]_{3821-this new cove} branch ? ” “_{[3821-this new cove]} Never mind , ” retorted [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} ; “_{[3821-this new cove]} and do n’t [yer]_0-i take liberties with [[yer]_0-i superiors]_{3825-yer superiors} , [little boy]_{3826-little boy} , or [yer’ll]_{3827-yer’ll} find [yerself]_3828-yerself in [the wrong shop]_{3829-the wrong shop} . ” [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} laughed so vehemently at this magnificent threat , that it was some time before [Fagin]_161-fagin could interpose , and represent to [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} that [he]_161-fagin incurred no possible danger in visiting [the police - office]_{1695-the police - office} ; that , inasmuch as no account of the little affair in which [he]_161-fagin had engaged , nor any description of [[his]_161-fagin person]_{1454-his person} , had yet been forwarded to [the metropolis]_{7808-the metropolis} , it was very probable that [he]_161-fagin was not even suspected of having resorted to it for shelter ; and that , if [he]_161-fagin were properly disguised , it would be as safe a spot for [him]_161-fagin to visit as any in [London]_6-london , inasmuch as it would be , of all places , the very last , to which [he]_161-fagin could be supposed likely to resort of [his]_161-fagin own free will . Persuaded , in part , by these representations , but overborne in a much greater degree by [his]_161-fagin fear of [Fagin]_161-fagin , [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} at length consented , with a very bad grace , to undertake the expedition . By [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s directions , [he]_161-fagin immediately substituted for [his]_161-fagin own attire , a waggoner ’s frock , velveteen breeches , and leather leggings : all of which articles [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} had at hand . [He]_161-fagin was likewise furnished with a felt hat well garnished with turnpike tickets ; and [a carter]_{7919-a carter} ’s whip . Thus equipped , [he]_161-fagin was to saunter into [the office]_{582-the office} , as [some country fellow from [Covent Garden]_{87-covent garden} market]_{7921-some country fellow from covent garden market} might be supposed to do for the gratification of [his]_161-fagin curiousity ; and as [he]_161-fagin was as awkward , ungainly , and raw - boned [a fellow]_{7922-a fellow} as need be , [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin had no fear but that [he]_161-fagin would look the part to perfection . These arrangements completed , [he]_161-fagin was informed of the necessary signs and tokens by which to recognise [the Artful Dodger]_{4933-the artful dodger} , and was conveyed by [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} through dark and winding ways to within a very short distance of [Bow Street]_{67-bow street} . Having described the precise situation of [the office]_{582-the office} , and accompanied [it]_{582-the office} with copious directions how [he]_161-fagin was to walk straight up [the passage]_{1168-the passage} , and when [he]_161-fagin got into the side , and pull off [his]_161-fagin hat as [he]_161-fagin went into [the room]_{418-the room} , [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} bade [him]_161-fagin hurry on alone , and promised to bide [his]_161-fagin return on the spot of [their]_7927-their parting . [Noah Claypole]_146-noah , or [Morris Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} as [the reader]_{302-the reader} pleases , punctually followed the directions [he]_161-fagin had received , which — [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} being pretty well acquainted with [the locality]_{7929-the locality} — were so exact that [he]_161-fagin was enabled to gain the magisterial presence without asking any question , or meeting with any interruption by the way . [He]_161-fagin found [himself]_161-fagin jostled among [a crowd of people]_{7930-a crowd of people} , chiefly women , who were huddled together in [a dirty frowsy room]_{7931-a dirty frowsy room} , at the upper end of which was a raised platform railed off from the rest , with [a dock for [the prisoners]_{7933-the prisoners} on the left hand against the wall]_{7932-a dock for the prisoners on the left hand against the wall} , a box for [the witnesses]_{7934-the witnesses} in the middle , and a desk for [the magistrates on the right]_{7935-the magistrates on the right} ; [the awful locality]_{7936-the awful locality} last named , being screened off by a partition which concealed the bench from the common gaze , and left [the vulgar]_{7937-the vulgar} to imagine ( if [they]_{7937-the vulgar} could ) the full majesty of justice . There were only [a couple of women in [the dock]_{7939-the dock} , who were nodding to [[their]_{7938-a couple of women in the dock , who were nodding to their admiring friends} admiring friends]_{7940-their admiring friends}]_{7938-a couple of women in the dock , who were nodding to their admiring friends} , while [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} read some depositions to [a couple of [policemen]_{7943-policemen}]_{7942-a couple of policemen} and [a man in plain clothes who leant over the table]_{7944-a man in plain clothes who leant over the table} . [A jailer]_{7945-a jailer} stood reclining against the dock - rail , tapping [his]_{7945-a jailer} nose listlessly with a large key , except when [he]_{7945-a jailer} repressed an undue tendency to conversation among [the idlers]_{7946-the idlers} , by proclaiming silence ; or looked sternly up to bid [some woman]_{7947-some woman} “_{[3827-yer’ll]} Take [that baby]_{3830-that baby} out , ” when the gravity of justice was disturbed by feeble cries , half - smothered in [the mother]_{2473-the mother} ’s shawl , from [some meagre infant]_{7949-some meagre infant} . [The room]_{418-the room} smelt close and unwholesome ; the walls were dirt - discoloured ; and the ceiling blackened . There was an old smoky bust over the mantel - shelf , and a dusty clock above [the dock]_{7939-the dock} — the only thing present , that seemed to go on as it ought ; for depravity , or poverty , or an habitual acquaintance with both , had left a taint on all the animate matter , hardly less unpleasant than the thick greasy scum on every inanimate object that frowned upon it . [Noah]_146-noah looked eagerly about [him]_146-noah for [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} ; but although there were [several women who would have done very well for [that distinguished character]_{7954-that distinguished character} ’s mother or sister]_{7953-several women who would have done very well for that distinguished character ’s mother or sister} , and [more than one man who might be supposed to bear a strong resemblance to [[his]_{7945-a jailer} father]_{4583-his father}]_{7955-more than one man who might be supposed to bear a strong resemblance to his father} , [nobody]_316-nobody at all answering the description given [him]_146-noah of [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} was to be seen . [He]_146-noah waited in a state of much suspense and uncertainty until [the women , being committed for trial]_{7958-the women , being committed for trial} , went flaunting out ; and then was quickly relieved by the appearance of [another prisoner who [he]_146-noah felt at once could be no other than the object of [his]_146-noah visit]_{7959-another prisoner who he felt at once could be no other than the object of his visit} . It was indeed [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} , who , shuffling into [the office]_{582-the office} with the big coat sleeves tucked up as usual , [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} left hand in [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} pocket , and [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} hat in [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} right hand , preceded [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} , with a rolling gait altogether indescribable , and , taking [his]_{159-mr. dawkins} place in [the dock]_{7939-the dock} , requested in an audible voice to know what [he]_{159-mr. dawkins} was placed in that ’ ere disgraceful sitivation for . “_{[3827-yer’ll]} Hold [your]_3831-your tongue , will [you]_3831-your ? ” said [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} . “_[3831-your] [I]_0-i ’m [an Englishman]_{3832-an englishman} , ai n’t [I]_0-i ? ” rejoined [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_[0-i] Where are [[my]_0-i priwileges]_{3833-my priwileges} ? ” “_{[3833-my priwileges]} [You]_3831-your ’ll get [your]_3831-your privileges soon enough , ” retorted [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} , “_[3831-your] and pepper with ’em . ” “_[3834-we] [We]_3834-we ’ll see wot [the Secretary of State for the Home Affairs]_{3835-the secretary of state for the home affairs} has got to say to [the beaks]_{3836-the beaks} , if [I]_0-i do n’t , ” replied [Mr. Dawkins]_{159-mr. dawkins} . “_[0-i] Now then ! Wot is this here business ? [I]_0-i shall thank [the madg’strates]_{3837-the madg’strates} to dispose of this here little affair , and not to keep [me]_0-i while [they]_{3837-the madg’strates} read the paper , for [I]_0-i ’ve got an appointment with [a genelman in [the City]_{5839-the city}]_{3838-a genelman in the city} , and as [I]_0-i am [a man of [my]_0-i word]_{3840-a man of my word} and [wery]_3841-wery punctual in business matters , [he]_{3838-a genelman in the city} ’ll go away if [I]_0-i ai n’t there to [my]_0-i time , and then pr’aps ther wo n’t be an action for damage against [them]_{3837-the madg’strates} as kep [me]_0-i away . Oh no , certainly not ! ” At this point , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , with a show of being very particular with a view to proceedings to be had thereafter , desired [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} to communicate “_{[3837-the madg’strates]} the names of [them]_{3837-the madg’strates} two files as was on the bench . ” Which so tickled [the spectators]_{7968-the spectators} , that [they]_{7968-the spectators} laughed almost as heartily as [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} could have done if [he]_{164-master bates} had heard the request . “_{[3837-the madg’strates]} Silence there ! ” cried [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} . “_{[3837-the madg’strates]} What is this ? ” inquired [one of [the magistrates]_{598-the magistrates}]_{7970-one of the magistrates} . “_{[3837-the madg’strates]} A pick - pocketing case , [your]_3842-your worship . ” “_{[3837-the madg’strates]} Has [the boy]_{423-the boy} ever been [here]_4553-here before ? ” “_{[423-the boy]} [He]_{423-the boy} ought to have been , a many times , ” replied [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} . “_{[423-the boy]} [He]_{423-the boy} has been pretty well everywhere else . _ [I]_0-i _ know [him]_{423-the boy} well , [[your]_3842-your worship]_{4659-your worship} . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! [you]_3842-your know [me]_0-i , do [you]_3842-your ? ” cried [the Artful]_{5375-the artful} , making a note of the statement . “_[3846-wery] [Wery]_3846-wery good . That ’s a case of deformation of character , any way . ” Here there was another laugh , and another cry of silence . “_[3842-your] Now then , where are [the witnesses]_{7934-the witnesses} ? ” said [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} . “_{[7934-the witnesses]} Ah ! that ’s right , ” added [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_{[7934-the witnesses]} Where are [they]_{7934-the witnesses} ? [I]_0-i should like to see [’em]_3848-’em . ” This wish was immediately gratified , for [a policeman]_{7976-a policeman} stepped forward who had seen [the prisoner]_{5069-the prisoner} attempt the pocket of [an unknown gentleman in a crowd]_{7978-an unknown gentleman in a crowd} , and indeed take a handkerchief therefrom , which , being a very old one , [he]_{7976-a policeman} deliberately put back again , after trying it on [his]_{7976-a policeman} own countenance . For this reason , [he]_{7976-a policeman} took [the Dodger]_{162-the dodger} into [custody]_7979-custody as soon as [he]_{7976-a policeman} could get near [him]_{7976-a policeman} , and [the said Dodger]_{162-the dodger} , being searched , had upon [his]_{162-the dodger} person a silver snuff - box , with [the owner]_{3785-the owner} ’s name engraved upon the lid . [This gentleman]_{5071-this gentleman} had been discovered on reference to the Court Guide , and being then and there present , swore that the snuff - box was [his]_{162-the dodger} , and that [he]_{162-the dodger} had missed it on the previous day , the moment [he]_{162-the dodger} had disengaged [himself]_{162-the dodger} from [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} before referred to . [He]_{162-the dodger} had also remarked [a young gentleman in the throng]_{7983-a young gentleman in the throng} , particularly active in making [his]_{7983-a young gentleman in the throng} way about , and [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} was [the prisoner before [him]_{7983-a young gentleman in the throng}]_{7985-the prisoner before him} . “_[3848-’em] Have [you]_3849-you anything to ask [this witness]_{3850-this witness} , [boy]_4595-boy ? ” said [the magistrate]_{575-the magistrate} . “_[4595-boy] [I]_0-i would n’t abase [myself]_0-i by descending to hold no conversation with [him]_{3850-this witness} , ” replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} . “_[0-i] Have [you]_3849-you anything to say at all ? ” “_[3849-you] Do [you]_3849-you hear [[his]_{3850-this witness} worship]_{1448-his worship} ask if [you]_3849-you ’ve anything to say ? ” inquired [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} , nudging [the silent Dodger]_{7989-the silent dodger} with [his]_{7961-the jailer} elbow . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_3849-you pardon , ” said [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , looking up with an air of abstraction . “_[0-i] Did [you]_3849-you redress [yourself]_3849-you to [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i man]_{4621-my man} ? ” “_[3849-you] [I]_0-i never see [such an out - and - out young wagabond]_{3854-such an out - and - out young wagabond} , [[your]_3849-you worship]_{4659-your worship} , ” observed [the officer]_{1376-the officer} with a grin . “_{[4659-your worship]} Do [you]_3849-you mean to say anything , [you]_3849-you [young shaver]_{3856-young shaver} ? ” “_[3849-you] No , ” replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , “_{[4659-your worship]} not here , for this ai n’t [the shop]_{707-the shop} for justice : besides which , [[my]_0-i attorney]_{3858-my attorney} is a - breakfasting this morning with [the Wice President of the House of Commons]_{3859-the wice president of the house of commons} ; but [I]_0-i shall have something to say elsewhere , and so will [he]_{3859-the wice president of the house of commons} , and so will [a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance]_{3860-a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance} as’ll make [them]_{3860-a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance} beaks wish [they]_{3860-a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance} ’d never been born , or that [they]_{3860-a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance} ’d got [[their]_{3860-a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance} footmen]_{3861-their footmen} to hang ’em up to [their]_{3860-a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance} own hat - pegs , afore [they]_{3860-a wery numerous and ’ spectable circle of acquaintance} let [’em]_3862-’em come out this morning to try it on upon [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i ’ll — ” “_[0-i] There ! [He]_{3859-the wice president of the house of commons} ’s fully committed ! ” interposed [the clerk]_{884-the clerk} . “_{[3859-the wice president of the house of commons]} Take [him]_{3859-the wice president of the house of commons} away . ” “_{[3859-the wice president of the house of commons]} Come on , ” said [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} . “_{[3859-the wice president of the house of commons]} Oh ah ! [I]_0-i ’ll come on , ” replied [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , brushing [his]_{1138-the dodger} hat with the palm of [his]_{1138-the dodger} hand . “_[0-i] Ah ! ( to [the Bench]_{3863-the bench} ) it ’s no use [your]_3864-you looking frightened ; [I]_0-i wo n’t show [you]_3864-you no mercy , not a ha’porth of it . _ [You]_3864-you ’ll _ pay for this , [[my]_0-i fine fellers]_{3865-my fine fellers} . [I]_0-i would n’t be [you]_3864-you for something ! [I]_0-i would n’t go free , now , if [you]_3864-you was to fall down on [your]_3864-you knees and ask [me]_0-i . Here , carry [me]_0-i off to [prison]_4807-prison ! Take [me]_0-i away ! ” With these last words , [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} suffered [himself]_{1138-the dodger} to be led off by the collar ; threatening , till [he]_{1138-the dodger} got into [the yard]_{4820-the yard} , to make a parliamentary business of it ; and then grinning in [the officer]_{1376-the officer} ’s face , with great glee and self - approval . Having seen [him]_{1138-the dodger} locked up by [himself]_{1138-the dodger} in [a little cell]_{7999-a little cell} , [Noah]_146-noah made the best of [his]_146-noah way back to where [he]_146-noah had left [Master Bates]_{164-master bates} . After waiting [here]_4553-here some time , [he]_146-noah was joined by [that young gentleman]_{762-that young gentleman} , who had prudently abstained from showing [himself]_{762-that young gentleman} until [he]_{762-that young gentleman} had looked carefully abroad from a snug retreat , and ascertained that [[his]_{762-that young gentleman} new friend]_{1123-his new friend} had not been followed by [any impertinent person]_{8003-any impertinent person} . [The two]_{6812-the two} hastened back together , to bear to [Mr. Fagin]_161-fagin the animating news that [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} was doing full justice to [his]_{1138-the dodger} bringing - up , and establishing for [himself]_{1138-the dodger} a glorious reputation . [CHAPTER XLIV]_{274-chapter xliv} . THE TIME ARRIVES FOR [NANCY]_167-nancy TO REDEEM [HER]_167-nancy PLEDGE TO [ROSE MAYLIE]_252-rose . [SHE]_167-nancy FAILS . Adept as [she]_167-nancy was , in all the arts of cunning and dissimulation , [the girl Nancy]_{8006-the girl nancy} could not wholly conceal the effect which the knowledge of the step [she]_167-nancy had taken , wrought upon [her]_167-nancy mind . [She]_167-nancy remembered that both [the crafty Jew]_{8007-the crafty jew} and [the brutal Sikes]_149-sikes had confided to [her]_167-nancy schemes , which had been hidden from all others : in the full confidence that [she]_167-nancy was trustworthy and beyond the reach of [their]_{6812-the two} suspicion . Vile as those schemes were , desperate as were [their originators]_{8008-their originators} , and bitter as were [her]_167-nancy feelings towards [Fagin]_161-fagin , who had led [her]_167-nancy , step by step , deeper and deeper down into [an abyss of crime and misery]_{8009-an abyss of crime and misery} , whence was no escape ; still , there were times when , even towards [him]_161-fagin , [she]_167-nancy felt some relenting , lest [her]_167-nancy disclosure should bring [him]_161-fagin within the iron grasp [he]_161-fagin had so long eluded , and [he]_161-fagin should fall at last — richly as [he]_161-fagin merited such a fate — by [her]_167-nancy hand . But , these were the mere wanderings of a mind unable wholly to detach itself from [old companions]_{8010-old companions} and associations , though enabled to fix itself steadily on one object , and resolved not to be turned aside by any consideration . [Her]_167-nancy fears for [Sikes]_149-sikes would have been more powerful inducements to recoil while there was yet time ; but [she]_167-nancy had stipulated that [her]_167-nancy secret should be rigidly kept , [she]_167-nancy had dropped no clue which could lead to [his]_149-sikes discovery , [she]_167-nancy had refused , even for [his]_149-sikes sake , a refuge from all the guilt and wretchedness that encompasses [her]_167-nancy — and what more could [she]_167-nancy do ! [She]_167-nancy was resolved . Though all [her]_167-nancy mental struggles terminated in this conclusion , [they]_8011-they forced [themselves]_8011-they upon [her]_167-nancy , again and again , and left [their]_8011-they traces too . [She]_167-nancy grew pale and thin , even within a few days . At times , [she]_167-nancy took no heed of what was passing before [her]_167-nancy , or no part in conversations where once , [she]_167-nancy would have been the loudest . At other times , [she]_167-nancy laughed without merriment , and was noisy without a moment afterwards — [she]_167-nancy sat silent and dejected , brooding with [her]_167-nancy head upon [her]_167-nancy hands , while the very effort by which [she]_167-nancy roused [herself]_167-nancy , told , more forcibly than even these indications , that [she]_167-nancy was ill at ease , and that [her]_167-nancy thoughts were occupied with matters very different and distant from those in the course of discussion by [[her]_167-nancy companions]_{8012-her companions} . It was Sunday night , and the bell of [the nearest church]_{8013-the nearest church} struck the hour . [Sikes]_149-sikes and [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} were talking , but [they]_8015-they paused to listen . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} looked up from the low seat on which [she]_{1840-the girl} crouched , and listened too . Eleven . “_[3864-you] An hour this side of midnight , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , raising the blind to look out and returning to [his]_149-sikes seat . “_[3864-you] Dark and heavy it is too . A good night for business this . ” “_[149-sikes] Ah ! ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[149-sikes] What a pity , [Bill]_149-sikes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , that there ’s none quite ready to be done . ” “_[149-sikes] [You]_149-sikes ’re right for once , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes gruffly . “_[149-sikes] It is a pity , for [I]_0-i ’m in the humour too . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin sighed , and shook [his]_161-fagin head despondingly . “_[0-i] [We]_3868-we must make up for lost time when [we]_3868-we ’ve got things into [a good train]_{3869-a good train} . That ’s all [I]_0-i know , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] That ’s the way to talk , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , venturing to pat [him]_{4649-my dear} on the shoulder . “_{[4649-my dear]} It does [me]_0-i good to hear [you]_{4649-my dear} . ” “_{[4649-my dear]} Does [you]_149-sikes good , does it ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_{[4649-my dear]} Well , so be it . ” “_{[4649-my dear]} Ha ! ha ! ha ! ” laughed [Fagin]_161-fagin , as if [he]_161-fagin were relieved by even this concession . “_{[4649-my dear]} [You]_149-sikes ’re like [yourself]_149-sikes tonight , [Bill]_149-sikes . Quite like [yourself]_149-sikes . ” “_[149-sikes] [I]_0-i do n’t feel like [myself]_0-i when [you]_0-i lay that withered old claw on [my]_0-i shoulder , so take it away , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , casting off [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s hand . “_[149-sikes] It make [you]_149-sikes nervous , Bill,—reminds [you]_149-sikes of being nabbed , does it ? ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , determined not to be offended . “_[149-sikes] Reminds [me]_0-i of being nabbed by the devil , ” returned [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] There never was [another man with such a face as yours]_{3871-another man with such a face as yours} , unless it was [[your]_149-sikes father]_{2303-your father} , and [I]_0-i suppose _ [he]_{2303-your father} _ is singeing [his]_{2303-your father} grizzled red beard by this time , unless [you]_149-sikes came straight from [the old ’ un]_{5370-the old ’ un} without [any father]_{3874-any father} at all betwixt [you]_149-sikes ; which [I]_0-i should n’t wonder at , a bit . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin offered no reply to this compliment : but , pulling [Sikes]_149-sikes by the sleeve , pointed [his]_161-fagin finger towards [Nancy]_167-nancy , who had taken advantage of the foregoing conversation to put on [her]_167-nancy bonnet , and was now leaving [the room]_{418-the room} . “_[0-i] Hallo ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[167-nancy] [Nance]_167-nancy . Where ’s [the gal]_{3875-the gal} going to at this time of night ? ” “_{[3875-the gal]} Not far . ” “_{[3875-the gal]} What answer ’s that ? ” retorted [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Do [you]_167-nancy hear [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know where , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] Then [I]_0-i do , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , more in the spirit of obstinacy than because [he]_149-sikes had any real objection to [the girl]_{1840-the girl} going where [she]_{1840-the girl} listed . “_[0-i] [Nowhere]_88-nowhere . Sit down . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m not well . [I]_0-i told [you]_0-i that before , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i want a breath of air . ” “_[0-i] Put [your]_0-i head out of the winder , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] There ’s not enough there , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i want it in [the street]_{4555-the street} . ” “_[0-i] Then [you]_0-i wo n’t have it , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes . With which assurance [he]_149-sikes rose , locked the door , took the key out , and pulling [her]_{1840-the girl} bonnet from [her]_{1840-the girl} head , flung it up to the top of an old press . “_[0-i] There , ” said [the robber]_{1884-the robber} . “_[0-i] Now stop quietly where [you]_0-i are , will [you]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] It ’s not such a matter as a bonnet would keep [me]_0-i , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} turning very pale . “_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean , [Bill]_149-sikes ? Do [you]_0-i know what [you]_0-i ’re doing ? ” “_[0-i] Know what I’m — Oh ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , turning to [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_[3877-she] [she]_3877-she ’s out of [her]_3877-she senses , [you]_0-i know , or [she]_3877-she dare n’t talk to [me]_0-i in that way . ” “_[3877-she] [You]_0-i ’ll drive [me]_0-i on the something desperate , ” muttered [the girl]_{1840-the girl} placing both hands upon [her]_{1840-the girl} breast , as though to keep down by force some violent outbreak . “_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i go , will you,—this minute — this instant . ” “_[0-i] No ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Tell [him]_3877-she to let [me]_0-i go , [Fagin]_161-fagin . [He]_3877-she had better . It ’ll be better for [him]_3877-she . Do [you]_0-i hear [me]_0-i ? ” cried [Nancy]_167-nancy stamping [her]_167-nancy foot upon the ground . “_[0-i] Hear [you]_0-i ! ” repeated [Sikes]_149-sikes turning round in [his]_149-sikes chair to confront [her]_{3878-you jade} . “_[0-i] Aye ! And if [I]_0-i hear [you]_0-i for half a minute longer , the dog shall have such a grip on [your]_0-i throat as’ll tear some of that screaming voice out . Wot has come over [you]_0-i , [[you]_0-i jade]_{3878-you jade} ! Wot is it ? ” “_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i go , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} with great earnestness ; then sitting [herself]_{1840-the girl} down on the floor , before the door , [she]_{1840-the girl} said , “_[0-i] [Bill]_149-sikes , let [me]_0-i go ; [you]_149-sikes do n’t know what [you]_149-sikes are doing . [You]_149-sikes do n’t , indeed . For only one hour — do — do ! ” “_[149-sikes] Cut [my]_0-i limbs off one by one ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , seizing [her]_{1840-the girl} roughly by the arm , “_[149-sikes] If [I]_0-i do n’t think [the gal]_{3875-the gal} ’s stark raving mad . Get up . ” “_[149-sikes] Not till [you]_149-sikes let [me]_0-i go — not till [you]_149-sikes let [me]_0-i go — Never — never ! ” screamed [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . [Sikes]_149-sikes looked on , for a minute , watching [his]_149-sikes opportunity , and suddenly pinioning [her]_{1840-the girl} hands dragged [her]_{1840-the girl} , struggling and wrestling with [him]_149-sikes by the way , into [a small room]_{8028-a small room} adjoining , where [he]_149-sikes sat [himself]_149-sikes on a bench , and thrusting [her]_{1840-the girl} into a chair , held [her]_{1840-the girl} down by force . [She]_{1840-the girl} struggled and implored by turns until twelve o’clock had struck , and then , wearied and exhausted , ceased to contest the point any further . With a caution , backed by many oaths , to make no more efforts to go out that night , [Sikes]_149-sikes left [her]_{1840-the girl} to recover at leisure and rejoined [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[149-sikes] Whew ! ” said [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} wiping the perspiration from [his]_161-fagin face . “_[149-sikes] Wot [a precious strange gal that is]_{3880-a precious strange gal that is} ! ” “_[149-sikes] [You]_149-sikes may say that , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin thoughtfully . “_[149-sikes] [You]_149-sikes may say that . ” “_[149-sikes] Wot did [she]_3881-her take it into [her]_3881-her head to go out tonight for , do [you]_3882-you think ? ” asked [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[3881-her] Come ; [you]_3882-you should know [her]_3881-her better than [me]_0-i . Wot does it mean ? ” “_[3128-woman] Obstinacy ; [woman]_3128-woman ’s obstinacy , [I]_0-i suppose , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . ” “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i suppose it is , ” growled [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i had tamed [her]_3881-her , but [she]_3881-her ’s as bad as ever . ” “_[3881-her] Worse , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin thoughtfully . “_[3881-her] [I]_0-i never knew [her]_3881-her like this , for such a little cause . ” “_[0-i] Nor [I]_0-i , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [she]_3881-her ’s got a touch of that fever in [her]_3881-her blood yet , and it wo n’t come out — eh ? ” “_[3881-her] Like enough . ” “_[3881-her] [I]_0-i ’ll let [her]_3881-her a little blood , without troubling [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , if [she]_3881-her ’s took that way again , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . [Fagin]_161-fagin nodded an expressive approval of this mode of treatment . “_[3881-her] [She]_3881-her was hanging about [me]_0-i all day , and night too , when [I]_0-i was stretched on [my]_0-i back ; and [you]_0-i , like a blackhearted wolf as [you]_0-i are , kept [yourself]_0-i aloof , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] [We]_3886-we was poor too , all the time , and [I]_0-i think , one way or other , it ’s worried and fretted [her]_3881-her ; and that being shut up [here]_4553-here so long has made [her]_3881-her restless — eh ? ” “_[3881-her] That ’s it , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” replied [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} in a whisper . “_[3881-her] Hush ! ” As [he]_{1184-the jew} uttered these words , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} [herself]_{1840-the girl} appeared and resumed [her]_{1840-the girl} former seat . [Her]_{1840-the girl} eyes were swollen and red ; [she]_{1840-the girl} rocked [herself]_{1840-the girl} to and fro ; tossed [her]_{1840-the girl} head ; and , after a little time , burst out laughing . “_[3881-her] Why , now [she]_3881-her ’s on the other tack ! ” exclaimed [Sikes]_149-sikes , turning a look of excessive surprise on [[his]_149-sikes companion]_{621-his companion} . [Fagin]_161-fagin nodded to [him]_149-sikes to take no further notice just then ; and , in a few minutes , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} subsided into [her]_{1840-the girl} accustomed demeanour . Whispering [Sikes]_149-sikes that there was no fear of [her]_{1840-the girl} relapsing , [Fagin]_161-fagin took up [his]_161-fagin hat and bade [him]_3881-her good - night . [He]_161-fagin paused when [he]_161-fagin reached [the room]_{418-the room} - door , and looking round , asked if [somebody]_{5093-somebody} would light [him]_3881-her down [the dark stairs]_{8036-the dark stairs} . “_[3881-her] Light [him]_3881-her down , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , who was filling [his]_149-sikes pipe . “_[3881-her] It ’s a pity [he]_3881-her should break [his]_3881-her neck [himself]_3881-her , and disappoint [the sight - seers]_{3889-the sight - seers} . Show [him]_3881-her a light . ” [Nancy]_167-nancy followed [the old man]_{1217-the old man} [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} , with a candle . When [they]_8039-they reached [the passage]_{1168-the passage} , [he]_{1217-the old man} laid [his]_{1217-the old man} finger on [his]_{1217-the old man} lip , and drawing close to [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , said , in a whisper . “_[3891-you] What is it , [Nancy]_167-nancy , [dear]_4730-dear ? ” “_[167-nancy] What do [you]_3891-you mean ? ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , in the same tone . “_[3891-you] The reason of all this , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[3891-you] If _ he_”—he pointed with [his]_{1217-the old man} skinny fore - finger up the stairs—“is_[3881-her] so hard with [you]_4730-dear ( [he]_3881-her ’s [a brute]_{987-a brute} , [Nance]_167-nancy , [a brute - beast]_{3893-a brute - beast} ) , why do n’t [you]_3891-you — ” “_[3891-you] Well ? ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , as [Fagin]_161-fagin paused , with [his]_161-fagin mouth almost touching [her]_{1840-the girl} ear , and [his]_161-fagin eyes looking into [hers]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3891-you] No matter just now . [We]_3894-we ’ll talk of this again . [You]_3891-you have [a friend in [me]_0-i]_{3895-a friend in me} , [Nance]_167-nancy ; [a staunch friend]_{3896-a staunch friend} . [I]_0-i have the means at hand , quiet and close . If [you]_3891-you want revenge on those that treat [you]_3891-you like a dog — like a dog ! worse than [his]_3881-her dog , for [he]_3881-her humours [him]_3881-her sometimes — come to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i say , come to [me]_0-i . [He]_3881-her is [the mere hound of a day]_{3897-the mere hound of a day} , but [you]_3891-you know [me]_0-i of old , [Nance]_167-nancy . ” “_[167-nancy] [I]_0-i know [you]_3891-you well , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , without manifesting the least emotion . “_[167-nancy] Good - night . ” [She]_{1840-the girl} shrank back , as [Fagin]_161-fagin offered to lay [his]_161-fagin hand on [hers]_{1840-the girl} , but said good - night again , in a steady voice , and , answering [his]_161-fagin parting look with a nod of intelligence , closed the door between [them]_8045-them . [Fagin]_161-fagin walked towards [[his]_161-fagin home]_{2116-his home} , intent upon the thoughts that were working within [his]_161-fagin brain . [He]_161-fagin had conceived the idea — not from what had just passed though that had tended to confirm [him]_161-fagin , but slowly and by degrees — that [Nancy]_167-nancy , wearied of [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} ’s brutality , had conceived an attachment for [some new friend]_{8048-some new friend} . [Her]_167-nancy altered manner , [her]_167-nancy repeated absences from [home]_4737-home alone , [her]_167-nancy comparative indifference to the interests of the gang for which [she]_167-nancy had once been so zealous , and , added to these , [her]_167-nancy desperate impatience to leave [home]_4737-home that night at a particular hour , all favoured the supposition , and rendered it , to [him]_161-fagin at least , almost matter of certainty . The object of this new liking was not among [his]_161-fagin myrmidons . [He]_161-fagin would be a valuable acquisition with [such an assistant as [Nancy]_167-nancy]_{8051-such an assistant as nancy} , and must ( thus [Fagin]_161-fagin argued ) be secured without delay . There was another , and a darker object , to be gained . [Sikes]_149-sikes knew too much , and [his]_149-sikes ruffian taunts had not galled [Fagin]_161-fagin the less , because the wounds were hidden . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} must know , well , that if [she]_{1840-the girl} shook [him]_3899-him off , [she]_{1840-the girl} could never be safe from [his]_3899-him fury , and that it would be surely wreaked — to the maiming of limbs , or perhaps the loss of life — on the object of [her]_{1840-the girl} more recent fancy . “_[167-nancy] With a little persuasion , ” thought [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_[167-nancy] what more likely than that [she]_3898-she would consent to poison [him]_3899-him ? [Women]_1161-women have done such things , and worse , to secure the same object before now . There would be [the dangerous villain]_{3901-the dangerous villain} : [the man [I]_0-i hate]_{3902-the man i hate} : gone ; another secured in [his]_3899-him place ; and [my]_0-i influence over [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , with a knowledge of this crime to back it , unlimited . ” These things passed through the mind of [Fagin]_161-fagin , during the short time [he]_161-fagin sat alone , in [[the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} ’s room]_{8054-the housebreaker ’s room} ; and with [them]_8055-them uppermost in [his]_161-fagin thoughts , [he]_161-fagin had taken the opportunity afterwards afforded [him]_161-fagin , of sounding [the girl]_{1840-the girl} in the broken hints [he]_161-fagin threw out at parting . There was no expression of surprise , no assumption of an inability to understand [his]_161-fagin meaning . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} clearly comprehended it . [Her]_{1840-the girl} glance at parting showed [_]_{275-_} that _ . But perhaps [she]_{1840-the girl} would recoil from a plot to take the life of [Sikes]_149-sikes , and that was one of the chief ends to be attained . “_[0-i] How , ” thought [Fagin]_161-fagin , as [he]_161-fagin crept homeward , “_[0-i] can [I]_0-i increase [my]_0-i influence with [her]_3904-her ? What new power can [I]_0-i acquire ? ” Such brains are fertile in expedients . If , without extracting a confession from [herself]_{1840-the girl} , [he]_161-fagin laid a watch , discovered the object of [her]_{1840-the girl} altered regard , and threatened to reveal the whole history to [Sikes]_149-sikes ( of whom [she]_{1840-the girl} stood in no common fear ) unless [she]_{1840-the girl} entered into [his]_161-fagin designs , could [he]_161-fagin not secure [her]_{1840-the girl} compliance ? “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , almost aloud . “_[0-i] [She]_3904-her durst not refuse [me]_0-i then . Not for [her]_3904-her life , not for [her]_3904-her life ! [I]_0-i have it all . The means are ready , and shall be set to work . [I]_0-i shall have [you]_3904-her yet ! ” [He]_161-fagin cast back a dark look , and a threatening motion of the hand , towards the spot where [he]_161-fagin had left [the bolder villain]_{8058-the bolder villain} ; and went on [his]_161-fagin way : busying [his]_161-fagin bony hands in the folds of [his]_161-fagin tattered garment , which [he]_161-fagin wrenched tightly in [his]_161-fagin grasp , as though there were [a hated enemy]_{8059-a hated enemy} crushed with every motion of [his]_161-fagin fingers . CHAPTER XLV . [NOAH CLAYPOLE]_146-noah IS EMPLOYED BY [FAGIN]_161-fagin ON [A SECRET MISSION]_{8060-a secret mission} [The old man]_{1217-the old man} was up , betimes , next morning , and waited impatiently for the appearance of [[his]_{1217-the old man} new associate]_{8062-his new associate} , who after a delay that seemed interminable , at length presented [himself]_{8062-his new associate} , and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , drawing up a chair and seating [himself]_161-fagin opposite [Morris Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} Well , here [I]_0-i am , ” returned [Noah]_146-noah . “_[0-i] What ’s the matter ? Do n’t [yer]_3905-yer ask [me]_0-i to do anything till [I]_0-i have done eating . That ’s a great fault in [this place]_{6266-this place} . [Yer]_3905-yer never get time enough over [yer]_3905-yer meals . ” “_[3905-yer] [You]_3905-yer can talk as [you]_3905-yer eat , ca n’t [you]_3905-yer ? ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , cursing [[his]_161-fagin dear young friend]_{8063-his dear young friend} ’s greediness from the very bottom of [his]_161-fagin heart . “_[3905-yer] Oh yes , [I]_0-i can talk . [I]_0-i get on better when [I]_0-i talk , ” said [Noah]_146-noah , cutting a monstrous slice of bread . “_[0-i] Where ’s [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} ? ” “_{[144-charlotte]} Out , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[144-charlotte]} [I]_0-i sent [her]_{144-charlotte} out this morning with [the other young woman]_{3907-the other young woman} , because [I]_0-i wanted [us]_3908-us to be alone . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! ” said [Noah]_146-noah . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [yer’d]_3909-yer ordered [her]_{144-charlotte} to make some buttered toast first . Well . Talk away . [Yer]_3909-yer wo n’t interrupt [me]_0-i . ” There seemed , indeed , no great fear of anything interrupting [him]_0-i , as [he]_0-i had evidently sat down with a determination to do a great deal of business . “_[3909-yer] [You]_3909-yer did well yesterday , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[3909-yer] Beautiful ! Six shillings and ninepence halfpenny on the very first day ! [The kinchin lay]_{3735-the kinchin lay} will be a fortune to [you]_3909-yer . ” “_{[3735-the kinchin lay]} Do n’t [you]_3909-yer forget to add three pint - pots and a milk - can , ” said [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[3909-yer] No , no , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . The pint - pots were great strokes of genius : but the milk - can was a perfect masterpiece . ” “_{[3913-a beginner]} Pretty well , [I]_0-i think , for [a beginner]_{3913-a beginner} , ” remarked [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} complacently . “_[0-i] The pots [I]_0-i took off airy railings , and the milk - can was standing by itself outside [a public - house]_{5872-a public - house} . [I]_0-i thought it might get rusty with the rain , or catch cold , [yer]_3909-yer know . Eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! ” [Fagin]_161-fagin affected to laugh very heartily ; and [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} having had [his]_{271-mr. bolter} laugh out , took a series of large bites , which finished [his]_{271-mr. bolter} first hunk of bread and butter , and assisted [himself]_{271-mr. bolter} to a second . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i want [you]_0-i , [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , leaning over the table , “_[0-i] to do a piece of work for [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , that needs great care and caution . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ” rejoined [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , “_[0-i] do n’t [yer]_3909-yer go shoving [me]_0-i into danger , or sending [me]_0-i any more o ’ [[yer]_3909-yer police - offices]_{3916-yer police - offices} . That do n’t suit [me]_0-i , that do n’t ; and so [I]_0-i tell [yer]_3909-yer . ” “_[0-i] That ’s not the smallest danger in it — not the very smallest , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ; “_[0-i] it ’s only to dodge [a woman]_{4784-a woman} . ” “_{[433-an old woman]} [An old woman]_{433-an old woman} ? ” demanded [Mr. Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_{[3919-a young one]} [A young one]_{3919-a young one} , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[3919-a young one]} [I]_0-i can do that pretty well , [I]_0-i know , ” said [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was [a regular cunning sneak]_{3920-a regular cunning sneak} when [I]_0-i was at [school]_3921-school . What am [I]_0-i to dodge [her]_{4784-a woman} for ? Not to — ” “_{[4784-a woman]} Not to do anything , but to tell [me]_0-i where [she]_{4784-a woman} goes , who [she]_{4784-a woman} sees , and , if possible , what [she]_{4784-a woman} says ; to remember [the street]_{4555-the street} , if it is [a street]_{3923-a street} , or [the house]_{403-the house} , if it is [a house]_{5886-a house} ; and to bring [me]_0-i back all the information [you]_0-i can . ” “_[0-i] What ’ll [yer]_0-i give [me]_0-i ? ” asked [Noah]_146-noah , setting down [his]_0-i cup , and looking [[his]_0-i employer]_{8065-his employer} , eagerly , in the face . “_[0-i] If [you]_0-i do it well , a pound , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . One pound , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , wishing to interest [him]_0-i in the scent as much as possible . “_[0-i] And that ’s what [I]_0-i never gave yet , for any job of work where there was n’t valuable consideration to be gained . ” “_[0-i] Who is [she]_{4784-a woman} ? ” inquired [Noah]_146-noah . “_{[2255-one of us]} [One of [us]_3928-us]_{2255-one of us} . ” “_{[2255-one of us]} Oh [Lor]_125-lor ! ” cried [Noah]_146-noah , curling up [his]_146-noah nose . “_[125-lor] [Yer]_0-i doubtful of [her]_{4784-a woman} , are [yer]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [She]_{4784-a woman} has found out [some new friends]_{3929-some new friends} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , and [I]_0-i must know who [they]_{3929-some new friends} are , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i see , ” said [Noah]_146-noah . “_[0-i] Just to have the pleasure of knowing [them]_{3929-some new friends} , if [they]_{3929-some new friends} ’re [respectable people]_{3931-respectable people} , eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! [I]_0-i ’m [[your]_0-i man]_{2311-your man} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew [you]_0-i would be , ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin , elated by the success of [his]_161-fagin proposal . “_[0-i] Of course , of course , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah . “_[0-i] Where is [she]_{4784-a woman} ? Where am [I]_0-i to wait for [her]_{4784-a woman} ? Where am [I]_0-i to go ? ” “_[0-i] All that , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , [you]_0-i shall hear from [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i ’ll point [her]_{4784-a woman} out at the proper time , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i keep ready , and leave the rest to [me]_0-i . ” That night , and the next , and the next again , [the spy]_{8066-the spy} sat booted and equipped in [[his]_{8066-the spy} carter]_{8067-his carter} ’s dress : ready to turn out at a word from [Fagin]_161-fagin . Six nights passed — six long weary nights — and on each , [Fagin]_161-fagin came [home]_4737-home with a disappointed face , and briefly intimated that it was not yet time . On the seventh , [he]_161-fagin returned earlier , and with an exultation [he]_161-fagin could not conceal . It was Sunday . “_{[4784-a woman]} [She]_{4784-a woman} goes abroad tonight , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_{[4784-a woman]} and on the right errand , [I]_0-i ’m sure ; for [she]_{4784-a woman} has been alone all day , and [the man [she]_{4784-a woman} is afraid of]_{3934-the man she is afraid of} will not be back much before daybreak . Come with [me]_0-i . Quick ! ” [Noah]_146-noah started up without saying a word ; for [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} was in a state of such intense excitement that it infected [him]_146-noah . [They]_8070-they left [the house]_{403-the house} stealthily , and hurrying through [a labyrinth of streets]_{8072-a labyrinth of streets} , arrived at length before [a public - house , which [Noah]_146-noah recognised as the same in which [he]_146-noah had slept , on the night of [his]_146-noah arrival in [London]_6-london]_{8073-a public - house , which noah recognised as the same in which he had slept , on the night of his arrival in london} . It was past eleven o’clock , and the door was closed . It opened softly on its hinges as [Fagin]_161-fagin gave a low whistle . [They]_8070-they entered , without noise ; and the door was closed behind [them]_8070-they . Scarcely venturing to whisper , but substituting dumb show for words , [Fagin]_161-fagin , and [the young Jew who had admitted [them]_8070-they]_{8074-the young jew who had admitted them} , pointed out the pane of glass to [Noah]_146-noah , and signed to [him]_146-noah to climb up and observe [the person in [the adjoining room]_{8076-the adjoining room}]_{8075-the person in the adjoining room} . “_{[6103-the woman]} Is that [the woman]_{6103-the woman} ? ” [he]_146-noah asked , scarcely above [his]_146-noah breath . [Fagin]_161-fagin nodded yes . “_{[6103-the woman]} [I]_0-i ca n’t see [her]_{6103-the woman} face well , ” whispered [Noah]_146-noah . “_{[6103-the woman]} [She]_{6103-the woman} is looking down , and the candle is behind [her]_{6103-the woman} . ” “_{[6103-the woman]} Stay there , ” whispered [Fagin]_161-fagin . [He]_161-fagin signed to [Barney]_187-barney , who withdrew . In an instant , [the lad]_{2982-the lad} entered [the room]_{418-the room} adjoining , and , under pretence of snuffing the candle , moved it in the required position , and , speaking to [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , caused [her]_{1840-the girl} to raise [her]_{1840-the girl} face . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i see [her]_{6103-the woman} now , ” cried [the spy]_{8066-the spy} . “_{[6103-the woman]} Plainly ? ” “_{[6103-the woman]} [I]_0-i should know [her]_{6103-the woman} among [a thousand]_{3936-a thousand} . ” [He]_0-i hastily descended , as [the room]_{418-the room} - door opened , and [the girl]_{1840-the girl} came out . [Fagin]_161-fagin drew [him]_0-i behind a small partition which was curtained off , and [they]_8083-they held [their]_8083-they breaths as [she]_{1840-the girl} passed within a few feet of [their]_8083-they place of concealment , and emerged by the door at which [they]_8083-they had entered . “_{[6103-the woman]} Hist ! ” cried [the lad who held the door]_{8084-the lad who held the door} . “_[276-dow] [Dow]_276-dow . ” [Noah]_146-noah exchanged a look with [Fagin]_161-fagin , and darted out . “_[276-dow] To the left , ” whispered [the lad]_{2982-the lad} ; “_[276-dow] take the left had , and keep od the other side . ” [He]_0-i did so ; and , by the light of the lamps , saw [the girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s retreating figure , already at some distance before [him]_0-i . [He]_0-i advanced as near as [he]_0-i considered prudent , and kept on the opposite side of [the street]_{4555-the street} , the better to observe [her]_{1840-the girl} motions . [She]_{1840-the girl} looked nervously round , twice or thrice , and once stopped to let [two men who were following close behind [her]_{1840-the girl}]_{8088-two men who were following close behind her} , pass on . [She]_{1840-the girl} seemed to gather courage as [she]_{1840-the girl} advanced , and to walk with a steadier and firmer step . [The spy]_{8066-the spy} preserved the same relative distance between [them]_8083-they , and followed : with [his]_{8066-the spy} eye upon [her]_{1840-the girl} . CHAPTER XLVI . [THE APPOINTMENT KEPT The church]_{8090-the appointment kept the church} clocks chimed three quarters past eleven , as [two figures]_{8091-two figures} emerged on [London Bridge]_{76-london bridge} . [One , which advanced with a swift and rapid step]_{8092-one , which advanced with a swift and rapid step} , was that of [a woman who looked eagerly about [her]_{1840-the girl} as though in quest of some expected object]_{8093-a woman who looked eagerly about her as though in quest of some expected object} ; the other figure was that of [a man , who slunk along in the deepest shadow [he]_0-i could find , and , at some distance , accommodated [his]_0-i pace to [hers]_{1840-the girl}]_{8094-a man , who slunk along in the deepest shadow he could find , and , at some distance , accommodated his pace to hers} : stopping when [she]_{1840-the girl} stopped : and as [she]_{1840-the girl} moved again , creeping stealthily on : but never allowing [himself]_0-i , in the ardour of [his]_0-i pursuit , to gain upon [her]_{1840-the girl} footsteps . Thus , [they]_8083-they crossed [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} , from [the Middlesex]_{89-the middlesex} to [the Surrey shore]_{8096-the surrey shore} , when [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , apparently disappointed in [her]_{6103-the woman} anxious scrutiny of [the foot - passengers]_{8098-the foot - passengers} , turned back . The movement was sudden ; but [he]_0-i who watched [her]_{1840-the girl} , was not thrown off [his]_0-i guard by it ; for , shrinking into one of the recesses which surmount [the piers of [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge}]_{8099-the piers of the bridge} , and leaning over the parapet the better to conceal [his]_0-i figure , [he]_0-i suffered [her]_{1840-the girl} to pass on [the opposite pavement]_{7847-the opposite pavement} . When [she]_{1840-the girl} was about the same distance in advance as [she]_{1840-the girl} had been before , [he]_0-i slipped quietly down , and followed [her]_{1840-the girl} again . At nearly the centre of [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} , [she]_{1840-the girl} stopped . [The man]_{843-the man} stopped too . It was a very dark night . The day had been unfavourable , and at that hour and place there were [few people]_{6390-few people} stirring . Such as there were , hurried quickly past : very possibly without seeing , but certainly without noticing , either [the woman]_{6103-the woman} , or [the man who kept [her]_{1840-the girl} in view . [Their]_{6390-few people} appearance was not calculated to attract the importunate regards of [such of [London]_6-london ’s destitute population]_{8107-such of london ’s destitute population}]_{8106-the man who kept her in view . their appearance was not calculated to attract the importunate regards of such of london ’s destitute population} , as chanced to take [their]_{6390-few people} way over [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} that night in search of some cold arch or doorless hovel wherein to lay [their]_{6390-few people} heads ; [they]_{6390-few people} stood there in silence : neither speaking nor spoken to , by [any one who passed]_{8109-any one who passed} . A mist hung over [the river]_{5912-the river} , deepening the red glare of the fires that burnt upon the small craft moored off [the different wharfs]_{8111-the different wharfs} , and rendering darker and more indistinct [the murky buildings on [the banks]_{8113-the banks}]_{8112-the murky buildings on the banks} . [The old smoke - stained storehouses on either side]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} , rose heavy and dull from the dense mass of roofs and [gables]_8115-gables , and frowned sternly upon water too black to reflect even their lumbering shapes . [The tower of old Saint Saviour ’s Church]_{8116-the tower of old saint saviour ’s church} , and [the spire of [Saint Magnus]_{90-saint magnus}]_{8117-the spire of saint magnus} , so long [the giant - warders of [the ancient bridge]_{8119-the ancient bridge}]_{8118-the giant - warders of the ancient bridge} , were visible in the gloom ; but the forest of shipping below [bridge]_8120-bridge , and the thickly scattered spires of [churches above]_{8121-churches above} , were nearly all hidden from sight . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} had taken a few restless turns to and fro — closely watched meanwhile by [[her]_{1840-the girl} hidden observer]_{8123-her hidden observer} — when the heavy bell of [St. Paul]_{91-st. paul} ’s tolled for the death of another day . Midnight had come upon [the crowded city]_{8124-the crowded city} . [The palace]_{8125-the palace} , [the night - cellar]_{8126-the night - cellar} , [the jail]_{8127-the jail} , [the madhouse]_{8128-the madhouse} : [the chambers of birth]_{8129-the chambers of birth} and death , of health and sickness , the rigid face of the corpse and the calm sleep of [the child]_{306-the child} : midnight was upon [them]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} all . The hour had not struck two minutes , when [a young lady]_{6306-a young lady} , accompanied by [a grey - haired gentleman]_{8132-a grey - haired gentleman} , alighted from [a hackney - carriage]_{8133-a hackney - carriage} within a short distance of [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} , and , having dismissed [the vehicle]_{7278-the vehicle} , walked straight towards [it]_{7278-the vehicle} . [They]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} had scarcely set foot upon [[its]_{7278-the vehicle} pavement]_{8136-its pavement} , when [the girl]_{1840-the girl} started , and immediately made towards [them]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} . [They]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} walked onward , looking about [them]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} with the air of [persons who entertained some very slight expectation which had little chance of being realised]_{8138-persons who entertained some very slight expectation which had little chance of being realised} , when [they]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} were suddenly joined by [this new associate]_{8139-this new associate} . [They]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} halted with an exclamation of surprise , but suppressed it immediately ; for [a man in the garments of [a countryman]_{2862-a countryman}]_{8140-a man in the garments of a countryman} came close up — brushed against [them]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} , indeed — at that precise moment . “_[276-dow] Not here , ” said [Nancy]_167-nancy hurriedly , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am afraid to speak to [you]_3937-you here . Come away — out of [the public road]_{3938-the public road} — down the steps yonder ! ” As [she]_167-nancy uttered these words , and indicated , with [her]_167-nancy hand , the direction in which [she]_167-nancy wished [them]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} to proceed , [the countryman]_{8142-the countryman} looked round , and roughly asking what [they]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} took up [the whole pavement]_{8143-the whole pavement} for , passed on . The steps to which [the girl]_{1840-the girl} had pointed , were those which , on [the Surrey bank]_{8145-the surrey bank} , and on the same side of [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} as [Saint Saviour ’s Church]_{92-saint saviour ’s church} , form a landing - stairs from [the river]_{5912-the river} . To [this spot]_{1942-this spot} , [the man bearing the appearance of a countryman]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} , hastened unobserved ; and after a moment ’s survey of [the place]_{840-the place} , [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} began to descend . These stairs are a part of [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} ; [they]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} consist of [three flights]_{8152-three flights} . Just below the end of the second , going down , the stone wall on the left terminates in an ornamental pilaster facing towards [the Thames]_{8153-the thames} . At this point the lower steps widen : so that [a person turning that angle of the wall]_{8154-a person turning that angle of the wall} , is necessarily unseen by [any others on the stairs who chance to be above [him]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} , if only a step]_{8155-any others on the stairs who chance to be above him , if only a step} . [The countryman]_{8142-the countryman} looked hastily round , when [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} reached this point ; and as there seemed no better place of concealment , and , the tide being out , there was plenty of room , [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} slipped aside , with [his]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} back to the pilaster , and there waited : pretty certain that [they]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} would come no lower , and that even if [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} could not hear what was said , [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} could follow [them]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} again , with safety . So tardily stole the time in [this lonely place]_{8157-this lonely place} , and so eager was [the spy]_{8066-the spy} to penetrate the motives of an interview so different from what [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} had been led to expect , that [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} more than once gave the matter up for lost , and persuaded [himself]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} , either that [they]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} had stopped far above , or had resorted to some entirely different spot to hold [their]_{8114-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} mysterious conversation . [He]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} was on the point of emerging from [his]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} hiding - place , and regaining [the road]_{825-the road} above , when [he]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} heard the sound of footsteps , and directly afterwards of voices almost close at [his]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} ear . [He]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} drew [himself]_{8149-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} straight upright against the wall , and , scarcely breathing , listened attentively . “_{[1668-the young lady]} This is far enough , ” said a voice , which was evidently that of [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not suffer [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} to go any farther . [Many people]_{2049-many people} would have distrusted [you]_{1668-the young lady} too much to have come even so far , but [you]_{1668-the young lady} see [I]_0-i am willing to humour [you]_{1668-the young lady} . ” “_[0-i] To humour [me]_0-i ! ” cried [the voice of [the girl whom [he]_4543-sir had followed]_{8162-the girl whom he had followed}]_{8161-the voice of the girl whom he had followed} . “_[0-i] [You]_{1668-the young lady} ’re considerate , indeed , [sir]_4543-sir . To humour [me]_0-i ! Well , well , it ’s no matter . ” “_[0-i] Why , for what , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} in a kinder tone , “_[0-i] for what purpose can [you]_{1668-the young lady} have brought [us]_3942-us to [this strange place]_{3943-this strange place} ? Why not have let [me]_0-i speak to [you]_{1668-the young lady} , above there , where it is light , and there is something stirring , instead of bringing [us]_3942-us to [this dark and dismal hole]_{3944-this dark and dismal hole} ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i told [you]_{1668-the young lady} before , ” replied [Nancy]_167-nancy , “_[0-i] that [I]_0-i was afraid to speak to [you]_{1668-the young lady} there . [I]_0-i do n’t know why it is , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , shuddering , “_[0-i] but [I]_0-i have such a fear and dread upon [me]_0-i tonight that [I]_0-i can hardly stand . ” “_[0-i] A fear of what ? ” asked [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , who seemed to pity [her]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i scarcely know of what , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i did . Horrible thoughts of death , and shrouds with blood upon them , and a fear that has made [me]_0-i burn as if [I]_0-i was on fire , have been upon [me]_0-i all day . [I]_0-i was reading a book tonight , to wile the time away , and the same things came into the print . ” “_[0-i] Imagination , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , soothing [her]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] No imagination , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} in a hoarse voice . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll swear [I]_0-i saw ‘ coffin ’ written in every page of the book in large black letters,—aye , and [they]_3945-they carried one close to [me]_0-i , in [the streets]_{4806-the streets} tonight . ” “_[3945-they] There is nothing unusual in that , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[3945-they] [They]_3945-they have passed [me]_0-i often . ” “_[3945-they] _ [Real ones]_{3947-real ones} _ , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3945-they] This was not . ” There was something so uncommon in [her]_{1840-the girl} manner , that the flesh of [the concealed listener]_{8171-the concealed listener} crept as [he]_{8171-the concealed listener} heard [the girl]_{1840-the girl} utter these words , and the blood chilled within [him]_{8171-the concealed listener} . [He]_{8171-the concealed listener} had never experienced a greater relief than in hearing the sweet voice of [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} as [she]_{1668-the young lady} begged [her]_{1668-the young lady} to be calm , and not allow [herself]_{1668-the young lady} to become the prey of such fearful fancies . “_[3945-they] Speak to [her]_3948-her kindly , ” said [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} to [[her]_{1668-the young lady} companion]_{6081-her companion} . “_{[3949-poor creature]} [Poor creature]_{3949-poor creature} ! [She]_3948-her seems to need it . ” “_[0-i] [[Your]_0-i haughty religious people]_{3950-your haughty religious people} would have held [their]_{3950-your haughty religious people} heads up to see [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i am tonight , and preached of flames and vengeance , ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_{[3950-your haughty religious people]} Oh , [dear lady]_{3007-dear lady} , why ar’n’t [those who claim to be [[God]_171-god ’s own folks]_{3953-god ’s own folks} as gentle and as kind to [[us]_3954-us poor wretches as [you]_0-i , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that [they]_{3950-your haughty religious people} have lost]_{3955-us poor wretches as you , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that they have lost} , might be a little proud instead of so much humbler]_{3952-those who claim to be god ’s own folks as gentle and as kind to us poor wretches as you , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that they have lost , might be a little proud instead of so much humbler} ? ” “_{[931-these good people]} Ah ! ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_{[931-these good people]} [A Turk]_{3956-a turk} turns [his]_{3956-a turk} face , after washing it well , to [the East]_{3957-the east} , when [he]_{3956-a turk} says [his]_{3956-a turk} prayers ; [these good people]_{931-these good people} , after giving [their]_{931-these good people} faces such a rub against [the World]_{93-the world} as to take the smiles off , turn with no less regularity , to [the darkest side of [Heaven]_218-heaven]_{3959-the darkest side of heaven} . Between [the Mussulman]_{277-the mussulman} and [the Pharisee]_{3960-the pharisee} , commend [me]_0-i to the first ! ” These words appeared to be addressed to [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , and were perhaps uttered with the view of affording [Nancy]_167-nancy time to recover [herself]_167-nancy . [The gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , shortly afterwards , addressed [himself]_{4594-the gentleman} to [her]_167-nancy . “_[3961-you] [You]_3961-you were not here last Sunday night , ” [he]_{4594-the gentleman} said . “_[3961-you] [I]_0-i could n’t come , ” replied [Nancy]_167-nancy ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was kept by force . ” “_[0-i] By whom ? ” “_[3962-him] [Him]_3962-him that [I]_0-i told [the young lady of before]_{3963-the young lady of before} . ” “_{[3963-the young lady of before]} [You]_3961-you were not suspected of holding any communication with [anybody]_421-anybody on the subject which has brought [us]_3965-us here tonight , [I]_0-i hope ? ” asked [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} . “_[0-i] No , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , shaking [her]_{1840-the girl} head . “_[0-i] It ’s not very easy for [me]_0-i to leave [him]_3962-him unless [he]_3962-him knows why ; [I]_0-i could n’t give [him]_3962-him a drink of laudanum before [I]_0-i came away . ” “_[3962-him] Did [he]_3962-him awake before [you]_3961-you returned ? ” inquired [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[3962-him] No ; and neither [he]_3962-him nor [any of [them]_3967-them]_{3966-any of them} suspect [me]_0-i . ” “_[3962-him] Good , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[3962-him] Now listen to [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am ready , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , as [he]_{4594-the gentleman} paused for a moment . “_[0-i] [This young lady]_{1674-this young lady} , ” [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} began , “_{[1674-this young lady]} has communicated to [me]_0-i , and to [some other friends who can be safely trusted]_{3969-some other friends who can be safely trusted} , what [you]_3961-you told [her]_{1674-this young lady} nearly a fortnight since . [I]_0-i confess to [you]_3961-you that [I]_0-i had doubts , at first , whether [you]_3961-you were to be implicitly relied upon , but now [I]_0-i firmly believe [you]_3961-you are . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} earnestly . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i repeat that [I]_0-i firmly believe it . To prove to [you]_3961-you that [I]_0-i am disposed to trust [you]_3961-you , [I]_0-i tell [you]_3961-you without reserve , that [we]_3970-we propose to extort the secret , whatever it may be , from the fear of [this man Monks]_{3971-this man monks} . But if — if — ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , “_{[3971-this man monks]} [he]_{3971-this man monks} can not be secured , or , if secured , can not be acted upon as [we]_3970-we wish , [you]_3961-you must deliver up [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . ” “_[161-fagin] [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , recoiling . “_[161-fagin] [That man]_{3973-that man} must be delivered up by [you]_0-i , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not do it ! [I]_0-i will never do it ! ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] Devil that [he]_{3973-that man} is , and worse than devil as [he]_{3973-that man} has been to [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i will never do that . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will not ? ” said [the gentleman , who seemed fully prepared for this answer]_{8191-the gentleman , who seemed fully prepared for this answer} . “_[0-i] Never ! ” returned [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] Tell [me]_0-i why ? ” “_[0-i] For one reason , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} firmly , “_{[711-the lady]} for one reason , that [the lady]_{711-the lady} knows and will stand by [me]_0-i in , [I]_0-i know [she]_{711-the lady} will , for [I]_0-i have [her]_{711-the lady} promise : and for this other reason , besides , that , bad life as [he]_{3973-that man} has led , [I]_0-i have led a bad life too ; there are many of [us]_3975-us who have kept the same courses together , and [I]_0-i ’ll not turn upon [them]_3976-them , who might — any of [them]_3976-them — have turned upon [me]_0-i , but did n’t , bad as [they]_3976-them are . ” “_[3976-them] Then , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , quickly , as if this had been the point [he]_{4594-the gentleman} had been aiming to attain ; “_[3976-them] put [Monks]_226-monks into [my]_0-i hands , and leave [him]_226-monks to [me]_0-i to deal with . ” “_[3976-them] What if [he]_226-monks turns against [the others]_{1362-the others} ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i promise [you]_0-i that in that case , if the truth is forced from [him]_226-monks , there the matter will rest ; there must be circumstances in [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s little history which it would be painful to drag before the public eye , and if the truth is once elicited , [they]_3978-they shall go scot free . ” “_[3978-they] And if it is not ? ” suggested [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3978-they] Then , ” pursued [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , “_[3978-they] [this Fagin]_{3979-this fagin} shall not be brought to justice without [your]_0-i consent . In such a case [I]_0-i could show [you]_0-i reasons , [I]_0-i think , which would induce [you]_0-i to yield it . ” “_[0-i] Have [I]_0-i [the lady]_{711-the lady} ’s promise for that ? ” asked [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i have , ” replied [Rose]_252-rose . “_[0-i] [My]_0-i true and faithful pledge . ” “_[226-monks] [Monks]_226-monks would never learn how [you]_0-i knew what [you]_0-i do ? ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , after a short pause . “_[226-monks] Never , ” replied [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[226-monks] The intelligence should be brought to bear upon [him]_{3979-this fagin} , that [he]_{3979-this fagin} could never even guess . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been [a liar]_{5409-a liar} , and among liars from [a little child]_{3982-a little child} , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} after another interval of silence , “_{[5409-a liar]} but [I]_0-i will take [your]_0-i words . ” After receiving an assurance from [both]_8201-both , that [she]_{1840-the girl} might safely do so , [she]_{1840-the girl} proceeded in a voice so low that it was often difficult for [the listener]_{8202-the listener} to discover even the purport of what [she]_{1840-the girl} said , to describe , by name and situation , [the public - house whence [she]_{1840-the girl} had been followed that night]_{8203-the public - house whence she had been followed that night} . From the manner in which [she]_{1840-the girl} occasionally paused , it appeared as if [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} were making some hasty notes of the information [she]_{1840-the girl} communicated . When [she]_{1840-the girl} had thoroughly explained the localities of [the place]_{840-the place} , the best position from which to watch [it]_{840-the place} without exciting observation , and the night and hour on which [Monks]_226-monks was most in the habit of frequenting [it]_{840-the place} , [she]_{1840-the girl} seemed to consider for a few moments , for the purpose of recalling [his]_3983-his features and appearances more forcibly to [her]_{1840-the girl} recollection . “_[3983-his] [He]_3983-his is tall , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , “_[3983-his] and [a strongly made man]_{3984-a strongly made man} , but not stout ; [he]_3983-his has a lurking walk ; and as [he]_3983-his walks , constantly looks over [his]_3983-his shoulder , first on one side , and then on the other . Do n’t forget that , for [his]_3983-his eyes are sunk in [his]_3983-his head so much deeper than [any other man]_{3985-any other man} ’s , that [you]_3986-you might almost tell [him]_3983-his by that alone . [His]_3983-his face is dark , like [his]_3983-his hair and eyes ; and , although [he]_3983-his ca n’t be more than six or eight and twenty , withered and haggard . [His]_3983-his lips are often discoloured and disfigured with the marks of teeth ; for [he]_3983-his has desperate fits , and sometimes even bites [his]_3983-his hands and covers them with wounds — why did [you]_3986-you start ? ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , stopping suddenly . [The gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} replied , in a hurried manner , that [he]_{4594-the gentleman} was not conscious of having done so , and begged [her]_{1840-the girl} to proceed . “_[3986-you] Part of this , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , “_[3986-you] [I]_0-i have drawn out from [other people at [the house]_{403-the house}]_{3987-other people at the house} [I]_0-i tell [you]_3986-you of , for [I]_0-i have only seen [him]_3983-his twice , and both times [he]_3983-his was covered up in a large cloak . [I]_0-i think that ’s all [I]_0-i can give [you]_3986-you to know [him]_3983-his by . Stay though , ” [she]_{1840-the girl} added . “_[3983-his] Upon [his]_3983-his throat : so high that [you]_3986-you can see a part of it below [his]_3983-his neckerchief when [he]_3983-his turns [his]_3983-his face : there is — ” “_[3983-his] A broad red mark , like a burn or scald ? ” cried [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[3983-his] How ’s this ? ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3986-you] [You]_3986-you know [him]_3983-his ! ” [The young lady]_{1668-the young lady} uttered a cry of surprise , and for a few moments [they]_3989-they were so still that [the listener]_{8202-the listener} could distinctly hear [them]_3989-they breathe . “_[3986-you] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i do , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , breaking silence . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should by [your]_3986-you description . [We]_3989-they shall see . [Many people]_{2049-many people} are singularly like [each other]_{512-each other} . It may not be the same . ” As [he]_{4594-the gentleman} expressed [himself]_{4594-the gentleman} to this effect , with assumed carelessness , [he]_{4594-the gentleman} took a step or two nearer [the concealed spy]_{8215-the concealed spy} , as [the latter]_{947-the latter} could tell from the distinctness with which [he]_{947-the latter} heard [him]_{947-the latter} mutter , “_[3983-his] It must be [he]_3983-his ! ” “_[3983-his] Now , ” [he]_{4594-the gentleman} said , returning : so it seemed by the sound : to the spot where [he]_{4594-the gentleman} had stood before , “_[3986-you] [you]_3986-you have given [us]_3989-they most valuable assistance , [young woman]_{3433-young woman} , and [I]_0-i wish [you]_3986-you to be the better for it . What can [I]_0-i do to serve [you]_3986-you ? ” “_[0-i] Nothing , ” replied [Nancy]_167-nancy . “_[3986-you] [You]_3986-you will not persist in saying that , ” rejoined [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , with a voice and emphasis of kindness that might have touched a much harder and more obdurate heart . “_[3986-you] Think now . Tell [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Nothing , [sir]_4543-sir , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , weeping . “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir can do nothing to help [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am past all hope , indeed . ” “_[3986-you] [You]_3986-you put [yourself]_3986-you beyond its pale , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[3986-you] The past has been a dreary waste with [you]_3986-you , of youthful energies mis - spent , and such priceless treasures lavished , as [the Creator]_{3994-the creator} bestows but once and never grants again , but , for the future , [you]_3986-you may hope . [I]_0-i do not say that it is in [our]_3995-our power to offer [you]_3986-you peace of heart and mind , for that must come as [you]_3986-you seek it ; but [a quiet asylum , either in [England]_2-england]_{3996-a quiet asylum , either in england} , or , if [you]_3986-you fear to remain here , in [some foreign country]_{3997-some foreign country} , it is not only within the compass of [our]_3995-our ability but [our]_3995-our most anxious wish to secure [you]_3986-you . Before the dawn of morning , before [this river]_{3998-this river} wakes to the first glimpse of day - light , [you]_3986-you shall be placed as entirely beyond the reach of [[your]_3986-you former associates]_{3999-your former associates} , and leave as utter an absence of all trace behind [you]_3986-you , as if [you]_3986-you were to disappear from [the earth]_{1083-the earth} this moment . Come ! [I]_0-i would not have [you]_3986-you go back to exchange one word with [any old companion]_{4001-any old companion} , or take one look at [any old haunt]_{4002-any old haunt} , or breathe the very air which is pestilence and death to [you]_3986-you . Quit [them]_4003-them all , while there is time and opportunity ! ” “_[4004-she] [She]_4004-she will be persuaded now , ” cried [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} . “_[4004-she] [She]_4004-she hesitates , [I]_0-i am sure . ” “_[4004-she] [I]_0-i fear not , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_[0-i] No sir , [I]_0-i do not , ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , after a short struggle . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am chained to [my]_0-i old life . [I]_0-i loathe and hate it now , but [I]_0-i can not leave it . [I]_0-i must have gone too far to turn back,—and yet [I]_0-i do n’t know , for if [you]_0-i had spoken to [me]_0-i so , some time ago , [I]_0-i should have laughed it off . But , ” [she]_{1840-the girl} said , looking hastily round , “_[0-i] this fear comes over [me]_0-i again . [I]_0-i must go [home]_4737-home . ” “_[0-i] [Home]_4737-home ! ” repeated [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , with great stress upon the word . “_[0-i] [Home]_4737-home , [lady]_3450-lady , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] To such a home as [I]_0-i have raised for [myself]_0-i with the work of [my]_0-i whole life . Let [us]_4010-we part . [I]_0-i shall be watched or seen . Go ! Go ! If [I]_0-i have done [you]_3450-lady any service all [I]_0-i ask is , that [you]_3450-lady leave [me]_0-i , and let [me]_0-i go [my]_0-i way alone . ” “_[3450-lady] It is useless , ” said [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , with a sigh . “_[3450-lady] [We]_4010-we compromise [her]_4011-her safety , perhaps , by staying [here]_4553-here . [We]_4010-we may have detained [her]_4011-her longer than [she]_4011-her expected already . ” “_[4010-we] Yes , yes , ” urged [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3450-lady] [You]_3450-lady have . ” “_[3450-lady] What , ” cried [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , “_[3450-lady] can be the end of this poor creature ’s life ! ” “_[3450-lady] What ! ” repeated [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[3450-lady] Look before [you]_3450-lady , [lady]_3450-lady . Look at [that dark water]_{4014-that dark water} . How many times do [you]_3450-lady read of such as [I]_0-i who spring into the tide , and leave no living thing , to care for , or bewail [them]_4015-them . It may be years hence , or it may be only months , but [I]_0-i shall come to that at last . ” “_[0-i] Do not speak thus , pray , ” returned [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , sobbing . “_[0-i] It will never reach [your]_3450-lady ears , [dear lady]_{3007-dear lady} , and God forbid such horrors should ! ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] Good - night , good - night ! ” [The gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} turned away . “_[0-i] This purse , ” cried [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} . “_[0-i] Take it for [my]_0-i sake , that [you]_3450-lady may have some resource in an hour of need and trouble . ” “_[0-i] No ! ” replied [the girl]_{1840-the girl} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not done this for money . Let [me]_0-i have that to think of . And yet — give [me]_0-i something that [you]_3450-lady have worn : [I]_0-i should like to have something — no , no , not a ring — [your]_3450-lady gloves or handkerchief — anything that [I]_0-i can keep , as having belonged to [you]_3450-lady , [sweet lady]_{3546-sweet lady} . There . Bless [you]_3450-lady ! God bless [you]_3450-lady . Good - night , good - night ! ” The violent agitation of [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , and the apprehension of some discovery which would subject [her]_{1840-the girl} to ill - usage and violence , seemed to determine [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} to leave [her]_{1840-the girl} , as [she]_{1840-the girl} requested . The sound of retreating footsteps were audible and the voices ceased . [The two figures of [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady}]_{8236-the two figures of the young lady} and [[her]_{1668-the young lady} companion]_{6081-her companion} soon afterwards appeared upon [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} . [They]_{8236-the two figures of the young lady} stopped at the summit of the stairs . “_[4018-she] Hark ! ” cried [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , listening . “_[4018-she] Did [she]_4018-she call ! [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i heard [her]_4018-she voice . ” “_[4018-she] No , [[my]_0-i love]_{3056-my love} , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , looking sadly back . “_[4018-she] [She]_4018-she has not moved , and will not till [we]_4020-we are gone . ” [Rose Maylie]_252-rose lingered , but [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} drew [her]_252-rose arm through [his]_{597-the old gentleman} , and led [her]_252-rose , with gentle force , away . As [they]_{8236-the two figures of the young lady} disappeared , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} sunk down nearly at [her]_{1840-the girl} full length upon one of the stone stairs , and vented the anguish of [her]_{1840-the girl} heart in bitter tears . After a time [she]_{1840-the girl} arose , and with feeble and tottering steps ascended [the street]_{4555-the street} . [The astonished listener]_{8244-the astonished listener} remained motionless on [his]_{8244-the astonished listener} post for some minutes afterwards , and having ascertained , with many cautious glances round [him]_{8244-the astonished listener} , that [he]_{8244-the astonished listener} was again alone , crept slowly from [his]_{8244-the astonished listener} hiding - place , and returned , stealthily and in the shade of the wall , in the same manner as [he]_{8244-the astonished listener} had descended . Peeping out , more than once , when [he]_{8244-the astonished listener} reached the top , to make sure that [he]_{8244-the astonished listener} was unobserved , [Noah Claypole]_146-noah darted away at [his]_146-noah utmost speed , and made for [[the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s house]_{7203-the jew ’s house} as fast as [his]_146-noah legs would carry [him]_146-noah . CHAPTER XLVII . FATAL CONSEQUENCES It was nearly two hours before day - break ; that time which in the autumn of the year , may be truly called the dead of night ; when [the streets]_{4806-the streets} are silent and deserted ; when even sounds appear to slumber , and profligacy and riot have staggered [home]_4737-home to dream ; it was at this still and silent hour , that [Fagin]_161-fagin sat watching in [[his]_161-fagin old lair]_{8249-his old lair} , with face so distorted and pale , and eyes so red and blood - shot , that [he]_161-fagin looked less like [a man]_{476-a man} , than like [some hideous phantom , moist from the grave , and worried by an evil spirit]_{8251-some hideous phantom , moist from the grave , and worried by an evil spirit} . [He]_161-fagin sat crouching over a cold hearth , wrapped in an old torn coverlet , with [his]_161-fagin face turned towards a wasting candle that stood upon a table by [his]_161-fagin side . [His]_161-fagin right hand was raised to [his]_161-fagin lips , and as , absorbed in thought , [he]_161-fagin bit [his]_161-fagin long black nails , [he]_161-fagin disclosed among [his]_161-fagin toothless gums a few such fangs as should have been a dog ’s or rat ’s . Stretched upon a mattress on the floor , lay [Noah Claypole]_146-noah , fast asleep . Towards [him]_146-noah [the old man]_{1217-the old man} sometimes directed [his]_{1217-the old man} eyes for an instant , and then brought them back again to the candle ; which with a long - burnt wick drooping almost double , and hot grease falling down in clots upon the table , plainly showed that [his]_{1217-the old man} thoughts were busy elsewhere . Indeed they were . Mortification at the overthrow of [his]_161-fagin notable scheme ; hatred of [the girl who had dared to palter with [strangers]_{3666-strangers}]_{8253-the girl who had dared to palter with strangers} ; and utter distrust of the sincerity of [her]_{8253-the girl who had dared to palter with strangers} refusal to yield [him]_161-fagin up ; bitter disappointment at the loss of [his]_161-fagin revenge on [Sikes]_149-sikes ; the fear of detection , and ruin , and death ; and a fierce and deadly rage kindled by all ; these were the passionate considerations which , following close upon each other with rapid and ceaseless whirl , shot through the brain of [Fagin]_161-fagin , as every evil thought and blackest purpose lay working at [his]_161-fagin heart . [He]_161-fagin sat without changing [his]_161-fagin attitude in the least , or appearing to take the smallest heed of time , until [his]_161-fagin quick ear seemed to be attracted by a footstep in [the street]_{4555-the street} . “_[4018-she] At last , ” [he]_161-fagin muttered , wiping [his]_161-fagin dry and fevered mouth . “_[4018-she] At last ! ” The bell rang gently as [he]_161-fagin spoke . [He]_161-fagin crept [upstairs]_{4560-upstairs} to the door , and presently returned accompanied by [a man muffled to the chin]_{8257-a man muffled to the chin} , who carried a bundle under one arm . Sitting down and throwing back [his]_{8257-a man muffled to the chin} outer coat , [the man]_{843-the man} displayed the burly frame of [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[4018-she] There ! ” [he]_0-i said , laying the bundle on the table . “_[4021-you] Take care of that , and do the most [you]_4021-you can with it . It ’s been trouble enough to get ; [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i should have been [here]_4553-here , three hours ago . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin laid [his]_161-fagin hand upon the bundle , and locking it in the cupboard , sat down again without speaking . But [he]_161-fagin did not take [his]_161-fagin eyes off [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , for an instant , during this action ; and now that [they]_8260-they sat over against [each other]_{512-each other} , face to face , [he]_161-fagin looked fixedly at [him]_{1884-the robber} , with [his]_161-fagin lips quivering so violently , and [his]_161-fagin face so altered by the emotions which had mastered [him]_161-fagin , that [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} involuntarily drew back [his]_161-fagin chair , and surveyed [him]_161-fagin with a look of real affright . “_[0-i] Wot now ? ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[0-i] Wot do [you]_4021-you look at [a man so for]_{4023-a man so for} ? ” [Fagin]_161-fagin raised [his]_161-fagin right hand , and shook [his]_161-fagin trembling forefinger in the air ; but [his]_161-fagin passion was so great , that the power of speech was for the moment gone . “_[4021-you] [Damme]_223-damme ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , feeling in [his]_149-sikes breast with a look of alarm . “_[4024-he] [He]_4024-he ’s gone mad . [I]_0-i must look to [myself]_0-i here . ” “_[0-i] No , no , ” rejoined [Fagin]_161-fagin , finding [his]_161-fagin voice . “_[0-i] It ’s not — [you’re]_4021-you not [the person]_{7118-the person} , [Bill]_149-sikes . [I]_0-i ’ve no — no fault to find with [you]_149-sikes . ” “_[0-i] Oh , [you]_4021-you have n’t , have n’t [you]_4021-you ? ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , looking sternly at [him]_4021-you , and ostentatiously passing a pistol into a more convenient pocket . “_[4021-you] That ’s lucky — for one of [us]_4026-us . Which one that is , do n’t matter . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ve got that to tell [you]_149-sikes , [Bill]_149-sikes , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , drawing [his]_161-fagin chair nearer , “_[0-i] will make [you]_149-sikes worse than [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Aye ? ” returned [the robber]_{1884-the robber} with an incredulous air . “_[0-i] Tell away ! Look sharp , or [Nance]_167-nancy will think [I]_0-i ’m lost . ” “_[167-nancy] Lost ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[167-nancy] [She]_167-nancy has pretty well settled that , in [her]_167-nancy own mind , already . ” [Sikes]_149-sikes looked with an aspect of great perplexity into [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} ’s face , and reading no satisfactory explanation of the riddle there , clenched [his]_149-sikes coat collar in [his]_149-sikes huge hand and shook [him]_149-sikes soundly . “_[149-sikes] Speak , will [you]_149-sikes ! ” [he]_149-sikes said ; “_[149-sikes] or if [you]_149-sikes do n’t , it shall be for want of breath . Open [your]_149-sikes mouth and say wot [you]_149-sikes ’ve got to say in plain words . Out with it , [you]_149-sikes thundering old cur , out with it ! ” “_[149-sikes] Suppose [that lad that ’s laying there]_{4027-that lad that ’s laying there} — ” [Fagin]_161-fagin began . [Sikes]_149-sikes turned round to where [Noah]_146-noah was sleeping , as if [he]_149-sikes had not previously observed [him]_146-noah . “_{[4027-that lad that ’s laying there]} Well ! ” [he]_149-sikes said , resuming [his]_149-sikes former position . “_{[4027-that lad that ’s laying there]} Suppose [that lad]_{4028-that lad} , ” pursued [Fagin]_161-fagin , “_{[4028-that lad]} was to peach — to blow upon [us]_4029-us all — first seeking out [the right folks]_{4030-the right folks} for the purpose , and then having a meeting with [’em]_4031-’em in [the street]_{4555-the street} to paint [our]_4029-us likenesses , describe every mark that [they]_4031-’em might know [us]_4029-us by , and [the crib where [we]_4029-us might be most easily taken]_{4033-the crib where we might be most easily taken} . Suppose [he]_{4028-that lad} was to do all this , and besides to blow upon a plan [we]_4029-us ’ve all been in , more or less — of [his]_{4028-that lad} own fancy ; not grabbed , trapped , tried , earwigged by [the parson]_{4034-the parson} and brought to it on bread and water,—but of [his]_{4028-that lad} own fancy ; to please [his]_{4028-that lad} own taste ; stealing out at nights to find those most interested against [us]_4029-us , and peaching to [them]_4031-’em . Do [you]_4035-you hear [me]_0-i ? ” cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , [his]_0-i eyes flashing with rage . “_[4035-you] Suppose [he]_{4028-that lad} did all this , what then ? ” “_{[4028-that lad]} What then ! ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes ; with a tremendous oath . “_{[4028-that lad]} If [he]_{4028-that lad} was left alive till [I]_0-i came , [I]_0-i ’d grind [his]_{4028-that lad} skull under the iron heel of [my]_0-i boot into as many grains as there are hairs upon [his]_{4028-that lad} head . ” “_[0-i] What if [I]_0-i did it ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin almost in a yell . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i , that knows so much , and could hang so many besides [myself]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes , clenching [his]_149-sikes teeth and turning white at the mere suggestion . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d do something in [the jail]_{8127-the jail} that ’ ud get [me]_0-i put in irons ; and if [I]_0-i was tried along with [you]_4037-you , [I]_0-i ’d fall upon [you]_4037-you with [them]_4038-them in [the open court]_{4039-the open court} , and beat [your]_4037-you brains out afore [the people]_{397-the people} . [I]_0-i should have such strength , ” muttered [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , poising [his]_0-i brawny arm , “_[0-i] that [I]_0-i could smash [your]_4037-you head as if a loaded waggon had gone over it . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i would ? ” “_[0-i] Would [I]_0-i ! ” said [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} . “_[0-i] Try [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] If it was [Charley]_{164-master bates} , or [the Dodger]_{1138-the dodger} , or Bet , or — ” “_{[164-master bates]} [I]_0-i do n’t care who , ” replied [Sikes]_149-sikes impatiently . “_[0-i] Whoever it was , [I]_0-i ’d serve [them]_{397-the people} the same . ” [Fagin]_161-fagin looked hard at [the robber]_{1884-the robber} ; and , motioning [him]_{1884-the robber} to be silent , stooped over the bed upon the floor , and shook the sleeper to rouse [him]_{1884-the robber} . [Sikes]_149-sikes leant forward in [his]_149-sikes chair : looking on with [his]_149-sikes hands upon [his]_149-sikes knees , as if wondering much what all this questioning and preparation was to end in . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} , [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} ! [Poor lad]_{4042-poor lad} ! ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , looking up with an expression of devilish anticipation , and speaking slowly and with marked emphasis . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [He]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s tired — tired with watching for [her]_4043-her so long,—watching for _ [her]_4043-her _ , [Bill]_149-sikes . ” “_[149-sikes] Wot [d’ye]_4044-d’ye mean ? ” asked [Sikes]_149-sikes , drawing back . [Fagin]_161-fagin made no answer , but bending over the sleeper again , hauled [him]_{271-mr. bolter} into a sitting posture . When [his]_{271-mr. bolter} assumed name had been repeated several times , [Noah]_146-noah rubbed [his]_{271-mr. bolter} eyes , and , giving a heavy yawn , looked sleepily about [him]_{271-mr. bolter} . “_{[4044-d’ye]} Tell [me]_0-i that again — once again , just for [him]_{271-mr. bolter} to hear , ” said [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , pointing to [Sikes]_149-sikes as [he]_0-i spoke . “_{[4044-d’ye]} Tell [yer]_0-i what ? ” asked the sleepy [Noah]_146-noah , shaking [himself]_{271-mr. bolter} pettishly . “_{[4044-d’ye]} That about — _ [Nancy]_167-nancy _ , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , clutching [Sikes]_149-sikes by the wrist , as if to prevent [his]_149-sikes leaving [the house]_{403-the house} before [he]_149-sikes had heard enough . “_[167-nancy] [You]_0-i followed [her]_167-nancy ? ” “_[0-i] Yes . ” “_[167-nancy] To [London Bridge]_{76-london bridge} ? ” “_[167-nancy] Yes . ” “_[167-nancy] Where [she]_167-nancy met [two people]_{3339-two people} . ” “_{[3339-two people]} So [she]_167-nancy did . ” “_[167-nancy] [A gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} and [a lady that [she]_167-nancy had gone to of [her]_167-nancy own accord before , who asked [her]_167-nancy to give up all [her]_167-nancy pals]_{4047-a lady that she had gone to of her own accord before , who asked her to give up all her pals} , and [Monks]_226-monks first , which [she]_167-nancy did — and to describe [him]_{1445-a gentleman} , which [she]_167-nancy did — and to tell [her]_167-nancy what house it was that [we]_4048-we meet at , and go to , which [she]_167-nancy did — and where it could be best watched from , which [she]_167-nancy did — and what time [the people]_{397-the people} went there , which [she]_167-nancy did . [She]_167-nancy did all this . [She]_167-nancy told it all every word without a threat , without a murmur — [she]_167-nancy did — did [she]_167-nancy not ? ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin , half mad with fury . “_[167-nancy] All right , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah , scratching [his]_146-noah head . “_[167-nancy] That ’s just what it was ! ” “_[4050-they] What did [they]_4050-they say , about last Sunday ? ” “_[4050-they] About last Sunday ! ” replied [Noah]_146-noah , considering . “_[4050-they] Why [I]_0-i told [yer]_0-i that before . ” “_[0-i] Again . Tell it again ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin , tightening [his]_161-fagin grasp on [Sikes]_149-sikes , and brandishing [his]_161-fagin other hand aloft , as the foam flew from [his]_161-fagin lips . “_[4050-they] [They]_4050-they asked [her]_167-nancy , ” said [Noah]_146-noah , who , as [he]_146-noah grew more wakeful , seemed to have a dawning perception who [Sikes]_149-sikes was , “_[4050-they] [they]_4050-they asked [her]_167-nancy why [she]_167-nancy did n’t come , last Sunday , as [she]_167-nancy promised . [She]_167-nancy said [she]_167-nancy could n’t . ” “_[167-nancy] Why — why ? Tell [him]_4051-him that . ” “_[4051-him] Because [she]_167-nancy was forcibly kept at [home]_4737-home by [Bill]_149-sikes , [the man [she]_167-nancy had told [them]_4050-they of before]_{4053-the man she had told them of before} , ” replied [Noah]_146-noah . “_[149-sikes] What more of [him]_149-sikes ? ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[149-sikes] What more of [the man [she]_167-nancy had told [them]_4050-they of before]_{4053-the man she had told them of before} ? Tell [him]_4051-him that , tell [him]_4051-him that . ” “_[149-sikes] Why , that [she]_167-nancy could n’t very easily get out of doors unless [he]_149-sikes knew where [she]_167-nancy was going to , ” said [Noah]_146-noah ; “_[149-sikes] and so the first time [she]_167-nancy went to see [the lady]_{711-the lady} , [she]_167-nancy — ha ! ha ! ha ! it made [me]_0-i laugh when [she]_167-nancy said it , that it did — [she]_167-nancy gave [him]_149-sikes a drink of laudanum . ” “_[167-nancy] Hell ’s fire ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes , breaking fiercely from [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} . “_[167-nancy] Let [me]_0-i go ! ” Flinging [the old man]_{1217-the old man} from [him]_0-i , [he]_0-i rushed from [the room]_{418-the room} , and darted , wildly and furiously , up the stairs . “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes , [Bill]_149-sikes ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin , following [him]_0-i hastily . “_[149-sikes] A word . Only a word . ” The word would not have been exchanged , but that [the housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} was unable to open the door : on which [he]_0-i was expending fruitless oaths and violence , when [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} came panting up . “_[149-sikes] Let [me]_0-i out , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes . “_[149-sikes] Do n’t speak to [me]_0-i ; it ’s not safe . Let [me]_0-i out , [I]_0-i say ! ” “_[0-i] Hear [me]_0-i speak a word , ” rejoined [Fagin]_161-fagin , laying [his]_161-fagin hand upon the lock . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i wo n’t be — ” “_[0-i] Well , ” replied [the other]_{591-the other} . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i wo n’t be — too — violent , [Bill]_149-sikes ? ” The day was breaking , and there was light enough for [the men]_{7230-the men} to see [each other]_{512-each other} ’s faces . [They]_{7230-the men} exchanged one brief glance ; there was a fire in the eyes of both , which could not be mistaken . “_[149-sikes] [I]_0-i mean , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , showing that [he]_161-fagin felt all disguise was now useless , “_[149-sikes] not too violent for safety . Be crafty , [Bill]_149-sikes , and not too bold . ” [Sikes]_149-sikes made no reply ; but , pulling open the door , of which [Fagin]_161-fagin had turned the lock , dashed into [the silent streets]_{8279-the silent streets} . Without one pause , or moment ’s consideration ; without once turning [his]_149-sikes head to the right or left , or raising [his]_149-sikes eyes to the sky , or lowering them to the ground , but looking straight before [him]_149-sikes with savage resolution : [his]_149-sikes teeth so tightly compressed that the strained jaw seemed starting through [his]_149-sikes skin ; [the robber]_{1884-the robber} held on [his]_149-sikes headlong course , nor muttered a word , nor relaxed a muscle , until [he]_149-sikes reached [his]_149-sikes own door . [He]_149-sikes opened it , softly , with a key ; strode lightly up [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} ; and entering [[his]_149-sikes own room]_{8282-his own room} , double - locked the door , and lifting a heavy table against it , drew back the curtain of the bed . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} was lying , half - dressed , upon it . [He]_149-sikes had roused [her]_{1840-the girl} from [her]_{1840-the girl} sleep , for [she]_{1840-the girl} raised [herself]_{1840-the girl} with a hurried and startled look . “_[149-sikes] Get up ! ” said [the man]_{843-the man} . “_[149-sikes] It is [you]_4056-you , [Bill]_149-sikes ! ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , with an expression of pleasure at [his]_{843-the man} return . “_[4056-you] It is , ” was the reply . “_[4056-you] Get up . ” There was a candle burning , but [the man]_{843-the man} hastily drew it from the candlestick , and hurled it under the grate . Seeing the faint light of early day without , [the girl]_{1840-the girl} rose to undraw the curtain . “_[4056-you] Let it be , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , thrusting [his]_149-sikes hand before [her]_{1840-the girl} . “_[4056-you] There ’s enough light for wot [I]_0-i ’ve got to do . ” “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes , ” said [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , in the low voice of alarm , “_[149-sikes] why do [you]_149-sikes look like that at [me]_0-i ! ” [The robber]_{1884-the robber} sat regarding [her]_{1840-the girl} , for a few seconds , with dilated nostrils and heaving breast ; and then , grasping [her]_{1840-the girl} by the head and throat , dragged [her]_{1840-the girl} into the middle of [the room]_{418-the room} , and looking once towards the door , placed [his]_{1884-the robber} heavy hand upon [her]_{1840-the girl} mouth . “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes , [Bill]_149-sikes ! ” gasped [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , wrestling with the strength of mortal fear,—“I_[149-sikes] — [I]_0-i wo n’t scream or cry — not once — hear [me]_0-i — speak to [me]_0-i — tell [me]_0-i what [I]_0-i have done ! ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i know , [you]_0-i she devil ! ” returned [the robber]_{1884-the robber} , suppressing [his]_{1884-the robber} breath . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i were watched tonight ; every word [you]_0-i said was heard . ” “_[0-i] Then spare [my]_0-i life for the love of [Heaven]_218-heaven , as [I]_0-i spared [yours]_149-sikes , ” rejoined [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , clinging to [him]_{1884-the robber} . “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes , [dear Bill]_149-sikes , [you]_149-sikes can not have the heart to kill [me]_0-i . Oh ! think of all [I]_0-i have given up , only this one night , for [you]_149-sikes . [You]_149-sikes _ shall _ have time to think , and save [yourself]_149-sikes this crime ; [I]_0-i will not loose [my]_0-i hold , [you]_149-sikes can not throw [me]_0-i off . [Bill]_149-sikes , [Bill]_149-sikes , for [dear God]_{4057-dear god} ’s sake , for [your]_149-sikes own , for [mine]_0-i , stop before [you]_149-sikes spill [my]_0-i blood ! [I]_0-i have been true to [you]_149-sikes , upon [my]_0-i guilty soul [I]_0-i have ! ” [The man]_{843-the man} struggled violently , to release [his]_{843-the man} arms ; but those of [the girl]_{1840-the girl} were clasped round [his]_{843-the man} , and tear [her]_{1840-the girl} as [he]_{843-the man} would , [he]_{843-the man} could not tear them away . “_[149-sikes] [Bill]_149-sikes , ” cried [the girl]_{1840-the girl} , striving to lay [her]_{1840-the girl} head upon [his]_{843-the man} breast , “_{[4594-the gentleman]} [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} and [that dear lady]_{4059-that dear lady} , told [me]_0-i tonight of a home in [some foreign country]_{3997-some foreign country} where [I]_0-i could end [my]_0-i days in solitude and peace . Let [me]_0-i see [them]_4061-them again , and beg [them]_4061-them , on [my]_0-i knees , to show the same mercy and goodness to [you]_149-sikes ; and let [us]_4062-we both leave [this dreadful place]_{4063-this dreadful place} , and far apart lead better lives , and forget how [we]_4062-we have lived , except in prayers , and never see [each other]_{512-each other} more . It is never too late to repent . [They]_4061-them told [me]_0-i so — [I]_0-i feel it now — but [we]_4062-we must have time — a little , little time ! ” [The housebreaker]_{2004-the housebreaker} freed one arm , and grasped [his]_{2004-the housebreaker} pistol . The certainty of immediate detection if [he]_{2004-the housebreaker} fired , flashed across [his]_{2004-the housebreaker} mind even in the midst of [his]_{2004-the housebreaker} fury ; and [he]_{2004-the housebreaker} beat it twice with all the force [he]_{2004-the housebreaker} could summon , upon the upturned face that almost touched [his]_{2004-the housebreaker} own . [She]_{2004-the housebreaker} staggered and fell : nearly blinded with the blood that rained down from a deep gash in [her]_{2004-the housebreaker} forehead ; but raising [herself]_{2004-the housebreaker} , with difficulty , on [her]_{2004-the housebreaker} knees , drew from [her]_{2004-the housebreaker} bosom a white handkerchief — Rose [Maylie]_252-rose ’s own — and holding it up , in [her]_{2004-the housebreaker} folded hands , as high towards Heaven as [her]_{2004-the housebreaker} feeble strength would allow , breathed one prayer for mercy to [[her]_{2004-the housebreaker} Maker]_{8298-her maker} . It was [a ghastly figure to look upon]_{8299-a ghastly figure to look upon} . [The murderer]_{8300-the murderer} staggering backward to the wall , and shutting out the sight with [his]_{2004-the housebreaker} hand , seized a heavy club and struck [her]_{2004-the housebreaker} down . CHAPTER XLVIII . [THE FLIGHT OF SIKES]_{8301-the flight of sikes} Of all bad deeds that , under cover of the darkness , had been committed within [wide [London]_6-london ’s bounds]_{8302-wide london ’s bounds} since night hung over it , that was the worst . Of all the horrors that rose with an ill scent upon the morning air , that was the foulest and most cruel . The sun — the bright sun , that brings back , not light alone , but new life , and hope , and freshness to [man]_5049-man — burst upon [the crowded city]_{8124-the crowded city} in clear and radiant glory . Through costly - coloured glass and paper - mended window , through cathedral dome and rotten crevice , it shed its equal ray . It lighted up [the room where [the murdered woman]_{8306-the murdered woman} lay]_{8305-the room where the murdered woman lay} . [It]_8307-it did . [He]_{8300-the murderer} tried to shut it out , but it would stream in . If the sight had been a ghastly one in the dull morning , what was it , now , in all that brilliant light ! [He]_{8300-the murderer} had not moved ; [he]_{8300-the murderer} had been afraid to stir . There had been a moan and motion of the hand ; and , with terror added to rage , [he]_{8300-the murderer} had struck and struck again . Once [he]_{8300-the murderer} threw a rug over it ; but it was worse to fancy the eyes , and imagine them moving towards [him]_{8300-the murderer} , than to see them glaring upward , as if watching the reflection of the pool of gore that quivered and danced in the sunlight on the ceiling . [He]_{8300-the murderer} had plucked it off again . And there was the body — mere flesh and blood , no more — but such flesh , and so much blood ! [He]_{8300-the murderer} struck a light , kindled a fire , and thrust the club into it . There was hair upon the end , which blazed and shrunk into a light cinder , and , caught by the air , whirled up the chimney . Even that frightened [him]_{8300-the murderer} , sturdy as [he]_{8300-the murderer} was ; but [he]_{8300-the murderer} held the weapon till it broke , and then piled it on the coals to burn away , and smoulder into ashes . [He]_{8300-the murderer} washed [himself]_{8300-the murderer} , and rubbed [his]_{8300-the murderer} clothes ; there were spots that would not be removed , but [he]_{8300-the murderer} cut the pieces out , and burnt them . How those stains were dispersed about [the room]_{418-the room} ! The very feet of the dog were bloody . All this time [he]_{8300-the murderer} had , never once , turned [his]_{8300-the murderer} back upon the corpse ; no , not for a moment . Such preparations completed , [he]_{8300-the murderer} moved , backward , towards the door : dragging the dog with [him]_{8300-the murderer} , lest [he]_{8300-the murderer} should soil [his]_{8300-the murderer} feet anew and carry out new evidence of the crime into [the streets]_{4806-the streets} . [He]_{8300-the murderer} shut the door softly , locked it , took the key , and left [the house]_{403-the house} . [He]_{8300-the murderer} crossed over , and glanced up at the window , to be sure that nothing was visible from the outside . There was the curtain still drawn , which [she]_8311-she would have opened to admit the light [she]_8311-she never saw again . It lay nearly under there . _ [He]_{8300-the murderer} _ knew that . God , how the sun poured down upon the very spot ! The glance was instantaneous . It was a relief to have got free of [the room]_{418-the room} . [He]_{8300-the murderer} whistled on the dog , and walked rapidly away . [He]_{8300-the murderer} went through [Islington]_8-islington ; strode up [the hill at [Highgate]_95-highgate on which stands the stone in honour of [Whittington]_{96-whittington}]_{8313-the hill at highgate on which stands the stone in honour of whittington} ; turned down to [Highgate Hill]_{97-highgate hill} , unsteady of purpose , and uncertain where to go ; struck off to the right again , almost as soon as [he]_{8300-the murderer} began to descend [it]_{97-highgate hill} ; and taking the foot - path across [the fields]_{1006-the fields} , skirted [Caen Wood]_{98-caen wood} , and so came on [Hampstead Heath]_{99-hampstead heath} . Traversing [the hollow]_{8315-the hollow} by [the Vale of Heath]_{100-the vale of heath} , [he]_{8300-the murderer} mounted the opposite bank , and crossing the road which joins [the villages of [Hampstead]_{101-hampstead} and [Highgate]_95-highgate]_{8316-the villages of hampstead and highgate} , made along the remaining portion of [the heath]_{8317-the heath} to [the fields at [North End]_{102-north end}]_{8318-the fields at north end} , in one of which [he]_{8300-the murderer} laid [himself]_{8300-the murderer} down under a hedge , and slept . Soon [he]_{8300-the murderer} was up again , and away,—not far into [the country]_{4929-the country} , but back towards [London]_6-london by [the high - road]_{1028-the high - road} — then back again — then over [another part of the same ground as [he]_{8300-the murderer} already traversed]_{8321-another part of the same ground as he already traversed} — then wandering up and down in [fields]_8322-fields , and lying on [ditches ’ brinks]_{8323-ditches ’ brinks} to rest , and starting up to make for [some other spot]_{8324-some other spot} , and do the same , and ramble on again . Where could [he]_{8300-the murderer} go , that was near and not too public , to get some meat and drink ? [Hendon]_103-hendon . That was [a good place , not far off]_{8325-a good place , not far off} , and out of [most people]_{8326-most people} ’s way . [Thither]_104-thither [he]_{8300-the murderer} directed [his]_{8300-the murderer} steps,—running sometimes , and sometimes , with a strange perversity , loitering at a snail ’s pace , or stopping altogether and idly breaking the hedges with a stick . But when [he]_{8300-the murderer} got [there]_4593-there , [all the people [he]_{8300-the murderer} met]_{8328-all the people he met} — [the very children at the doors]_{8329-the very children at the doors} — seemed to view [him]_{8300-the murderer} with suspicion . Back [he]_{8300-the murderer} turned again , without the courage to purchase bit or drop , though [he]_{8300-the murderer} had tasted no food for many hours ; and once more [he]_{8300-the murderer} lingered on [the Heath]_{105-the heath} , uncertain where to go . [He]_{8300-the murderer} wandered over miles and [miles of ground]_{8330-miles of ground} , and still came back to [the old place]_{8331-the old place} . Morning and noon had passed , and the day was on the wane , and still [he]_{8300-the murderer} rambled to and fro , and up and down , and round and round , and still lingered about [the same spot]_{8332-the same spot} . At last [he]_{8300-the murderer} got away , and shaped [his]_{8300-the murderer} course for [Hatfield]_106-hatfield . It was nine o’clock at night , when [the man]_{843-the man} , quite tired out , and the dog , limping and lame from the unaccustomed exercise , turned down [the hill]_{1005-the hill} by [the church of [the quiet village]_{8336-the quiet village}]_{8335-the church of the quiet village} , and plodding along [the little street]_{8337-the little street} , crept into [a small public - house]_{1119-a small public - house} , whose scanty light had guided [them]_8339-them to [the spot]_{8340-the spot} . There was a fire in [the tap - room]_{8341-the tap - room} , and [some country - labourers]_{8342-some country - labourers} were drinking before it . [They]_{8342-some country - labourers} made room for [the stranger]_{5902-the stranger} , but [he]_{8300-the murderer} sat down in the furthest corner , and ate and drank alone , or rather with [his]_{8300-the murderer} dog : to whom [he]_{8300-the murderer} cast a morsel of food from time to time . The conversation of [the men assembled here]_{8344-the men assembled here} , turned upon [the neighbouring land]_{8345-the neighbouring land} , and [farmers]_8346-farmers ; and when those topics were exhausted , upon the age of [some old man who had been buried on the previous Sunday]_{8347-some old man who had been buried on the previous sunday} ; [the young men present]_{8348-the young men present} considering [him]_{8300-the murderer} very old , and [the old men present]_{8349-the old men present} declaring [him]_{8300-the murderer} to have been quite young — not older , [one white - haired grandfather]_{8350-one white - haired grandfather} said , than [he]_{8300-the murderer} was — with ten or fifteen year of life in [him]_{8300-the murderer} at least — if [he]_{8300-the murderer} had taken care ; if [he]_{8300-the murderer} had taken care . There was nothing to attract attention , or excite alarm in this . [The robber]_{1884-the robber} , after paying [his]_{8300-the murderer} reckoning , sat silent and unnoticed in [his]_{8300-the murderer} corner , and had almost dropped asleep , when [he]_{8300-the murderer} was half wakened by the noisy entrance of [a new comer]_{8352-a new comer} . This was [an antic fellow]_{8353-an antic fellow} , half pedlar and half mountebank , who travelled about [the country]_{4929-the country} on foot to vend hones , strops , razors , washballs , harness - paste , medicine for dogs and horses , cheap perfumery , cosmetics , and such - like wares , which [he]_{8300-the murderer} carried in a case slung to [his]_{8300-the murderer} back . [His]_{8300-the murderer} entrance was the signal for various homely jokes with [the countrymen]_{8355-the countrymen} , which slackened not until [he]_{8300-the murderer} had made [his]_{8300-the murderer} supper , and opened [his]_{8300-the murderer} box of treasures , when [he]_{8300-the murderer} ingeniously contrived to unite business with amusement . “_[4061-them] And what be that stoof ? Good to eat , [Harry]_250-harry ? ” asked [a grinning countryman]_{8356-a grinning countryman} , pointing to some composition - cakes in one corner . “_[4061-them] This , ” said [the fellow]_{1370-the fellow} , producing one , “_[4061-them] this is the infallible and invaluable composition for removing all sorts of stain , rust , dirt , mildew , spick , speck , spot , or spatter , from silk , satin , linen , cambric , cloth , crape , stuff , carpet , merino , muslin , bombazeen , or woollen stuff . Wine - stains , fruit - stains , beer - stains , water - stains , paint - stains , pitch - stains , any stains , all come out at one rub with the infallible and invaluable composition . If [a lady]_{5993-a lady} stains [her]_{5993-a lady} honour , [she]_{5993-a lady} has only need to swallow one cake and [she]_{5993-a lady} ’s cured at once — for it ’s poison . If [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} wants to prove this , [he]_{1445-a gentleman} has only need to bolt one little square , and [he]_{1445-a gentleman} has put it beyond question — for it ’s quite as satisfactory as a pistol - bullet , and a great deal nastier in the flavour , consequently the more credit in taking it . One penny a square . With all these virtues , one penny a square ! ” There were [two buyers]_{8358-two buyers} directly , and [more of [the listeners]_{8360-the listeners}]_{8359-more of the listeners} plainly hesitated . [The vendor]_{8361-the vendor} observing this , increased in loquacity . “_[4069-they] It ’s all bought up as fast as it can be made , ” said [the fellow]_{1370-the fellow} . “_[4069-they] There are [fourteen water - mills]_{4067-fourteen water - mills} , [six steam - engines]_{4068-six steam - engines} , and a galvanic battery , always a - working upon it , and [they]_4069-they ca n’t make it fast enough , though [the men]_{7230-the men} work so hard that [they]_{7230-the men} die off , and [the widows]_{4071-the widows} is pensioned directly , with twenty pound a - year for [each of [the children]_{396-the children}]_{4072-each of the children} , and a premium of fifty for [twins]_4074-twins . One penny a square ! Two half - pence is all the same , and four farthings is received with joy . One penny a square ! Wine - stains , fruit - stains , beer - stains , water - stains , paint - stains , pitch - stains , mud - stains , blood - stains ! Here is a stain upon the hat of [a gentleman in company]_{4075-a gentleman in company} , that [I]_0-i ’ll take clean out , before [he]_{4075-a gentleman in company} can order [me]_0-i a pint of ale . ” “_[0-i] Hah ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes starting up . “_[0-i] Give that back . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll take it clean out , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} , winking to [the company]_{1248-the company} , “_[0-i] before [you]_4543-sir can come across [the room]_{418-the room} to get it . [Gentlemen]_{5185-gentlemen} all , observe the dark stain upon [this gentleman]_{5071-this gentleman} ’s hat , no wider than a shilling , but thicker than a half - crown . Whether it is a wine - stain , fruit - stain , beer - stain , water - stain , paint - stain , pitch - stain , mud - stain , or blood - stain — ” [The man]_{843-the man} got no further , for [Sikes]_149-sikes with a hideous imprecation overthrew the table , and tearing the hat from [him]_{843-the man} , burst out of [the house]_{403-the house} . With the same perversity of feeling and irresolution that had fastened upon [him]_{843-the man} , despite [himself]_{843-the man} , all day , [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} , finding that [he]_{843-the man} was not followed , and that [they]_{5185-gentlemen} most probably considered [him]_{843-the man} [some drunken sullen fellow]_{8368-some drunken sullen fellow} , turned back up [the town]_{812-the town} , and getting out of the glare of the lamps of [a stage - coach that was standing in [the street]_{4555-the street}]_{8370-a stage - coach that was standing in the street} , was walking past , when [he]_{843-the man} recognised the mail from [London]_6-london , and saw that it was standing at [the little post - office]_{8372-the little post - office} . [He]_{843-the man} almost knew what was to come ; but [he]_{843-the man} crossed over , and listened . [The guard]_{8373-the guard} was standing at the door , waiting for the letter - bag . [A man , dressed like a game - keeper]_{8374-a man , dressed like a game - keeper} , came up at the moment , and [he]_{8374-a man , dressed like a game - keeper} handed [him]_{8374-a man , dressed like a game - keeper} a basket which lay ready on [the pavement]_{1359-the pavement} . “_[4080-you] That ’s for [[your]_4080-you people]_{4081-your people} , ” said [the guard]_{8373-the guard} . “_[4080-you] Now , look alive in there , will [you]_4080-you . [Damn that ’ ere bag]_{4082-damn that ’ ere bag} , it warn’t ready night afore last ; this wo n’t do , [you]_4080-you know ! ” “_[4080-you] Anything new up in [town]_5501-town , [Ben]_278-ben ? ” asked [the game - keeper]_{8377-the game - keeper} , drawing back to the window - shutters , the better to admire the horses . “_[278-ben] No , nothing that [I]_0-i knows on , ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} , pulling on [his]_{843-the man} gloves . “_[4084-corn] [Corn]_4084-corn ’s up a little . [I]_0-i heerd talk of a murder , too , down [Spitalfields]_{73-spitalfields} way , but [I]_0-i do n’t reckon much upon it . ” “_[0-i] Oh , that ’s quite true , ” said [a gentleman inside , who was looking out of the window]_{8379-a gentleman inside , who was looking out of the window} . “_[0-i] And a dreadful murder it was . ” “_[4543-sir] Was it , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” rejoined [the guard]_{8373-the guard} , touching [his]_{8373-the guard} hat . “_[4543-sir] [Man]_5049-man or [woman]_3128-woman , pray , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” “_{[4784-a woman]} [A woman]_{4784-a woman} , ” replied [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} . “_{[4784-a woman]} It is supposed — ” “_{[4784-a woman]} Now , [Ben]_278-ben , ” replied [the coachman]_{1723-the coachman} impatiently . “_[278-ben] Damn that ’ ere bag , ” said [the guard]_{8373-the guard} ; “_[278-ben] are [you]_278-ben gone to sleep in there ? ” “_[278-ben] Coming ! ” cried [the office keeper]_{8384-the office keeper} , running out . “_[278-ben] Coming , ” growled [the guard]_{8373-the guard} . “_[278-ben] Ah , and so ’s [the young ’ ooman of property]_{4090-the young ’ ooman of property} that ’s going to take a fancy to [me]_0-i , but [I]_0-i do n’t know when . Here , give hold . All ri — ight ! ” The horn sounded a few cheerful notes , and [the coach]_{1056-the coach} was gone . [Sikes]_149-sikes remained standing in [the street]_{4555-the street} , apparently unmoved by what [he]_149-sikes had just heard , and agitated by no stronger feeling than a doubt where to go . At length [he]_149-sikes went back again , and took [the road which leads from [Hatfield]_106-hatfield to [St. Albans]_{107-st. albans}]_{8388-the road which leads from hatfield to st. albans} . [He]_149-sikes went on doggedly ; but as [he]_149-sikes left [the town]_{812-the town} behind [him]_149-sikes , and plunged into the solitude and darkness of [the road]_{825-the road} , [he]_149-sikes felt a dread and awe creeping upon [him]_149-sikes which shook [him]_149-sikes to the core . Every object before [him]_149-sikes , substance or shadow , still or moving , took the semblance of some fearful thing ; but these fears were nothing compared to the sense that haunted [him]_149-sikes of that morning ’s ghastly figure following at [his]_149-sikes heels . [He]_149-sikes could trace its shadow in the gloom , supply the smallest item of the outline , and note how stiff and solemn it seemed to stalk along . [He]_149-sikes could hear its garments rustling in the leaves , and every breath of wind came laden with that last low cry . If [he]_149-sikes stopped it did the same . If [he]_149-sikes ran , it followed — not running too : that would have been a relief : but like [a corpse endowed with the mere machinery of life]_{8391-a corpse endowed with the mere machinery of life} , and borne on one slow melancholy wind that never rose or fell . At times , [he]_149-sikes turned , with desperate determination , resolved to beat this phantom off , though it should look [him]_149-sikes dead ; but the hair rose on [his]_149-sikes head , and [his]_149-sikes blood stood still , for it had turned with [him]_149-sikes and was behind [him]_149-sikes then . [He]_149-sikes had kept it before [him]_149-sikes that morning , but it was behind now — always . [He]_149-sikes leaned [his]_149-sikes back against a bank , and felt that it stood above [him]_149-sikes , visibly out against the cold night - sky . [He]_149-sikes threw [himself]_149-sikes upon [the road]_{825-the road} — on [his]_149-sikes back upon [the road]_{825-the road} . At [his]_149-sikes head it stood , silent , erect , and still — a living grave - stone , with [its]_8394-its epitaph in blood . Let [no man]_{1821-no man} talk of [murderers]_{4842-murderers} escaping justice , and hint that [Providence]_{279-providence} must sleep . There were twenty score of violent deaths in one long minute of that agony of fear . There was [a shed in [a field [he]_149-sikes passed]_{8398-a field he passed} , that offered shelter for the night]_{8397-a shed in a field he passed , that offered shelter for the night} . Before the door , were three tall poplar trees , which made it very dark within ; and the wind moaned through them with a dismal wail . [He]_149-sikes _ could not _ walk on , till daylight came again ; and here [he]_149-sikes stretched [himself]_149-sikes close to the wall — to undergo new torture . For now , a vision came before [him]_149-sikes , as constant and more terrible than that from which [he]_149-sikes had escaped . Those widely staring eyes , so lustreless and so glassy , that [he]_149-sikes had better borne to see them than think upon them , appeared in the midst of the darkness : light in themselves , but giving light to nothing . There were but two , but they were everywhere . If [he]_149-sikes shut out the sight , there came [the room]_{418-the room} with every well - known object — some , indeed , that [he]_149-sikes would have forgotten , if [he]_149-sikes had gone over its contents from memory — each in its accustomed place . The body was in [_ its _ place]_{8400-_ its _ place} , and its eyes were as [he]_149-sikes saw them when [he]_149-sikes stole away . [He]_149-sikes got up , and rushed into [the field]_{8401-the field} without . [The figure]_{8402-the figure} was behind [him]_149-sikes . [He]_149-sikes re - entered [the shed]_{8403-the shed} , and shrunk down once more . The eyes were there , before [he]_149-sikes had laid [himself]_149-sikes along . And here [he]_149-sikes remained in such terror as none but [he]_149-sikes can know , trembling in every limb , and the cold sweat starting from every pore , when suddenly there arose upon the night - wind the noise of distant shouting , and the roar of voices mingled in alarm and wonder . Any sound of [men]_412-men in [that lonely place]_{8405-that lonely place} , even though it conveyed a real cause of alarm , was something to [him]_149-sikes . [He]_149-sikes regained [his]_149-sikes strength and energy at the prospect of personal danger ; and springing to [his]_149-sikes feet , rushed into the open air . The broad sky seemed on fire . Rising into the air with showers of sparks , and rolling one above the other , were sheets of flame , lighting the atmosphere for miles round , and driving clouds of smoke in the direction where [he]_149-sikes stood . The shouts grew louder as new voices swelled the roar , and [he]_149-sikes could hear the cry of Fire ! mingled with the ringing of an alarm - bell , the fall of heavy bodies , and the crackling of flames as they twined round some new obstacle , and shot aloft as though refreshed by food . The noise increased as [he]_149-sikes looked . There were [people there]_{8406-people there} — [men]_412-men and [women]_1161-women — light , bustle . It was like new life to [him]_149-sikes . [He]_149-sikes darted onward — straight , headlong — dashing through brier and brake , and leaping gate and fence as madly as [his]_149-sikes dog , who careered with loud and sounding bark before [him]_149-sikes . [He]_149-sikes came upon the spot . There were [half - dressed figures tearing to and fro]_{8409-half - dressed figures tearing to and fro} , some endeavouring to drag the frightened horses from [the stables]_{8410-the stables} , [others]_2782-others driving the cattle from [the yard]_{4820-the yard} and [out - houses]_{8413-out - houses} , and [others coming laden from the burning pile , amidst a shower of falling sparks , and the tumbling down of red - hot beams]_{8414-others coming laden from the burning pile , amidst a shower of falling sparks , and the tumbling down of red - hot beams} . The apertures , where doors and windows stood an hour ago , disclosed a mass of raging fire ; walls rocked and crumbled into [the burning well]_{8415-the burning well} ; the molten lead and iron poured down , white hot , upon the ground . [Women]_1161-women and [children]_374-children shrieked , and [men]_412-men encouraged [each other]_{512-each other} with noisy shouts and cheers . The clanking of the engine - pumps , and the spirting and hissing of the water as it fell upon the blazing wood , added to the tremendous roar . [He]_149-sikes shouted , too , till [he]_149-sikes was hoarse ; and flying from memory and [himself]_149-sikes , plunged into the thickest of [the throng]_{8420-the throng} . Hither and thither [he]_149-sikes dived that night : now working at the pumps , and now hurrying through the smoke and flame , but never ceasing to engage [himself]_149-sikes wherever noise and [men]_412-men were thickest . Up and down the ladders , upon the roofs of [buildings]_{8422-buildings} , over floors that quaked and trembled with [his]_149-sikes weight , under the lee of falling bricks and stones , in every part of that great fire was [he]_149-sikes ; but [he]_149-sikes bore a charmed life , and had neither scratch nor bruise , nor weariness nor thought , till morning dawned again , and only smoke and blackened ruins remained . This mad excitement over , there returned , with ten - fold force , the dreadful consciousness of [his]_149-sikes crime . [He]_149-sikes looked suspiciously about [him]_149-sikes , for [the men]_{7230-the men} were conversing in groups , and [he]_149-sikes feared to be the subject of [their]_{7230-the men} talk . The dog obeyed the significant beck of [his]_149-sikes finger , and [they]_{7230-the men} drew off , stealthily , together . [He]_149-sikes passed near an engine where [some men]_{8424-some men} were seated , and [they]_{8424-some men} called to [him]_149-sikes to share in [their]_{8424-some men} refreshment . [He]_149-sikes took some bread and meat ; and as [he]_149-sikes drank a draught of beer , heard [the firemen]_{8425-the firemen} , who were from [London]_6-london , talking about the murder . “_[4091-he] [He]_4091-he has gone to [Birmingham]_3-birmingham , [they]_4092-they say , ” said [one]_4689-one : “_[4092-they] but [they]_4092-they ’ll have [him]_4091-he yet , for [the scouts]_{4093-the scouts} are out , and by tomorrow night there ’ll be a cry all through [the country]_{4929-the country} . ” [He]_149-sikes hurried off , and walked till [he]_149-sikes almost dropped upon the ground ; then lay down in [a lane]_{8427-a lane} , and had a long , but broken and uneasy sleep . [He]_149-sikes wandered on again , irresolute and undecided , and oppressed with the fear of another solitary night . Suddenly , [he]_149-sikes took the desperate resolution to going back to [London]_6-london . “_[4092-they] There ’s [somebody]_{5093-somebody} to speak to [there]_4593-there , at all event , ” [he]_149-sikes thought . “_{[5093-somebody]} [A good hiding - place]_{4097-a good hiding - place} , too . [They]_4092-they ’ll never expect to nab [me]_0-i there , after [this country]_{2671-this country} scent . Why ca n’t [I]_0-i lie by for a week or so , and , forcing blunt from [Fagin]_161-fagin , get abroad to [France]_108-france ? [Damme]_223-damme , [I]_0-i ’ll risk it . ” [He]_149-sikes acted upon this impulse without delay , and choosing [the least frequented roads]_{8428-the least frequented roads} began [his]_149-sikes journey back , resolved to lie concealed within a short distance of [the metropolis]_{7808-the metropolis} , and , entering [it]_{7808-the metropolis} at dusk by a circuitous route , to proceed straight to [that part of [it]_{7808-the metropolis} which [he]_149-sikes had fixed on for [his]_149-sikes destination]_{8430-that part of it which he had fixed on for his destination} . The dog , though . If any description of [him]_149-sikes were out , it would not be forgotten that the dog was missing , and had probably gone with [him]_149-sikes . This might lead to [his]_149-sikes apprehension as [he]_149-sikes passed along [the streets]_{4806-the streets} . [He]_149-sikes resolved to drown [him]_149-sikes , and walked on , looking about for [a pond]_{8432-a pond} : picking up a heavy stone and tying it to [his]_149-sikes handkerchief as [he]_149-sikes went . The animal looked up into [[his]_149-sikes master]_{4661-his master} ’s face while these preparations were making ; whether [his]_149-sikes instinct apprehended something of [their]_8434-their purpose , or [the robber]_{1884-the robber} ’s sidelong look at [him]_149-sikes was sterner than ordinary , [he]_149-sikes skulked a little farther in the rear than usual , and cowered as [he]_149-sikes came more slowly along . When [[his]_149-sikes master]_{4661-his master} halted at the brink of [a pool]_{8437-a pool} , and looked round to call [him]_149-sikes , [he]_{4661-his master} stopped outright . “_[0-i] Do [you]_4099-you hear [me]_0-i call ? Come here ! ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes . The animal came up from the very force of habit ; but as [Sikes]_149-sikes stooped to attach the handkerchief to [his]_149-sikes throat , [he]_149-sikes uttered a low growl and started back . “_[4099-you] Come back ! ” said [the robber]_{1884-the robber} . The dog wagged [his]_149-sikes tail , but moved not . [Sikes]_149-sikes made a running noose and called [him]_149-sikes again . The dog advanced , retreated , paused an instant , and scoured away at [his]_149-sikes hardest speed . [The man]_{843-the man} whistled again and again , and sat down and waited in the expectation that [he]_149-sikes would return . But no dog appeared , and at length [he]_149-sikes resumed [his]_149-sikes journey . [CHAPTER XLIX . MONKS]_226-monks AND [MR . BROWNLOW]_{173-mr. brownlow} AT LENGTH MEET . [THEIR]_8440-they CONVERSATION , AND THE INTELLIGENCE THAT INTERRUPTS IT The twilight was beginning to close in , when [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} alighted from [a hackney - coach]_{3558-a hackney - coach} at [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} own door , and knocked softly . The door being opened , [a sturdy man]_{8442-a sturdy man} got out of [the coach]_{1056-the coach} and stationed [himself]_{8442-a sturdy man} on one side of the steps , while [another man , who had been seated on the box]_{8444-another man , who had been seated on the box} , dismounted too , and stood upon the other side . At a sign from [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , [they]_8440-they helped out [a third man]_{8445-a third man} , and taking [him]_{8445-a third man} between [them]_8440-they , hurried [him]_{8445-a third man} into [the house]_{403-the house} . [This man]_{5062-this man} was [Monks]_226-monks . [They]_8440-they walked in the same manner up [the stairs]_{5724-the stairs} without speaking , and [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , preceding [them]_8440-they , led the way into [a back - room]_{1176-a back - room} . At the door of [this apartment]_{8450-this apartment} , [Monks , who had ascended with evident reluctance]_{8451-monks , who had ascended with evident reluctance} , stopped . [The two men]_{5950-the two men} looked at [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} as if for instructions . “_[4100-him] [He]_4100-him knows the alternative , ” said [Mr. Browlow]_{267-mr. browlow} . “_[4100-him] If [he]_4100-him hesitates or moves a finger but as [you]_4101-you bid [him]_4100-him , drag [him]_4100-him into [the street]_{4555-the street} , call for the aid of [the police]_{5396-the police} , and impeach [him]_4100-him as [a felon]_{4104-a felon} in [my]_0-i name . ” “_{[5396-the police]} How dare [you]_4101-you say this of [me]_0-i ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks . “_[4101-you] How dare [you]_4101-you urge [me]_0-i to it , [young man]_{2851-young man} ? ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , confronting [him]_4101-you with a steady look . “_[4101-you] Are [you]_4101-you mad enough to leave [this house]_{5304-this house} ? Unhand [him]_4100-him . [There]_4593-there , [sir]_4543-sir . [You]_4543-sir are free to go , and [we]_4109-we to follow . But [I]_0-i warn [you]_4543-sir , by all [I]_0-i hold most solemn and most sacred , that instant will have [you]_4543-sir apprehended on a charge of fraud and robbery . [I]_0-i am resolute and immoveable . If [you]_4543-sir are determined to be the same , [your]_4543-sir blood be upon [your]_4543-sir own head ! ” “_[4543-sir] By what authority am [I]_0-i kidnapped in [the street]_{4555-the street} , and brought [here]_4553-here by these dogs ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks , looking from one to the other of [the men who stood beside [him]_0-i]_{8454-the men who stood beside him} . “_[4543-sir] By [mine]_4543-sir , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[4543-sir] [Those persons]_{4112-those persons} are indemnified by [me]_0-i . If [you]_4543-sir complain of being deprived of [your]_4543-sir liberty — [you]_4543-sir had power and opportunity to retrieve it as [you]_4543-sir came along , but [you]_4543-sir deemed it advisable to remain quiet — [I]_0-i say again , throw [yourself]_4543-sir for protection on the law . [I]_0-i will appeal to the law too ; but when [you]_4543-sir have gone too far to recede , do not sue to [me]_0-i for leniency , when the power will have passed into other hands ; and do not say [I]_0-i plunged [you]_4543-sir down the gulf into which [you]_4543-sir rushed , [yourself]_4543-sir . ” [Monks]_226-monks was plainly disconcerted , and alarmed besides . [He]_226-monks hesitated . “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir will decide quickly , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , with perfect firmness and composure . “_[4543-sir] If [you]_4543-sir wish [me]_0-i to prefer [my]_0-i charges publicly , and consign [you]_4543-sir to a punishment the extent of which , although [I]_0-i can , with a shudder , foresee , [I]_0-i can not control , once more , [I]_0-i say , for [you]_4543-sir know the way . If not , and [you]_4543-sir appeal to [my]_0-i forbearance , and the mercy of those [you]_4543-sir have deeply injured , seat [yourself]_4543-sir , without a word , in that chair . It has waited for [you]_4543-sir two whole days . ” [Monks]_226-monks muttered some unintelligible words , but wavered still . “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir will be prompt , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[4543-sir] A word from [me]_0-i , and the alternative has gone for ever . ” Still [the man]_{843-the man} hesitated . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i have not the inclination to parley , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_[0-i] and , as [I]_0-i advocate the dearest interests of [others]_2782-others , [I]_0-i have not the right . ” “_[0-i] Is there — ” demanded [Monks]_226-monks with a faltering tongue,—“is_[0-i] there — no middle course ? ” “_[0-i] None . ” [Monks]_226-monks looked at [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , with an anxious eye ; but , reading in [his]_{843-the man} countenance nothing but severity and determination , walked into [the room]_{418-the room} , and , shrugging [his]_{843-the man} shoulders , sat down . “_[0-i] Lock the door on the outside , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} to [the attendants]_{8458-the attendants} , “_[0-i] and come when [I]_0-i ring . ” [The men]_{7230-the men} obeyed , and [the two]_{6812-the two} were left alone together . “_[0-i] This is pretty treatment , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , throwing down [his]_0-i hat and cloak , “_[4543-sir] from [[[my]_0-i father]_{4115-my father} ’s oldest friend]_{4116-my father ’s oldest friend} . ” “_{[4116-my father ’s oldest friend]} It is because [I]_0-i was [[[your]_0-i father]_{2303-your father} ’s oldest friend]_{4118-your father ’s oldest friend} , [young man]_{2851-young man} , ” returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “_{[2851-young man]} it is because the hopes and wishes of young and happy years were bound up with [him]_{2303-your father} , and [that fair creature of [his]_{2303-your father} blood and kindred who rejoined [her]_4121-her God in youth , and left [me]_0-i [here]_4553-here [a solitary , lonely man]_{4123-a solitary , lonely man}]_{4120-that fair creature of his blood and kindred who rejoined her god in youth , and left me here a solitary , lonely man} : it is because [he]_{2303-your father} knelt with [me]_0-i beside [[his]_{2303-your father} only sisters]_{4124-his only sisters} ’s death - bed when [he]_{2303-your father} was yet [a boy]_{4627-a boy} , on the morning that would — but [Heaven]_218-heaven willed otherwise — have made [her]_4121-her [[my]_0-i young wife]_{4126-my young wife} ; it is because [my]_0-i seared heart clung to [him]_{2303-your father} , from that time forth , through all [his]_{2303-your father} trials and errors , till [he]_{2303-your father} died ; it is because old recollections and associations filled [my]_0-i heart , and even the sight of [you]_4127-you brings with it old thoughts of [him]_{2303-your father} ; it is because of all these things that [I]_0-i am moved to treat [you]_4127-you gently now — yes , [Edward Leeford]_205-ned , even now — and blush for [your]_4127-you unworthiness who bear the name . ” “_[4127-you] What has the name to do with it ? ” asked [the other]_{591-the other} , after contemplating , half in silence , and half in dogged wonder , the agitation of [[his]_{591-the other} companion]_{621-his companion} . “_[4127-you] What is the name to [me]_0-i ? ” “_[4127-you] Nothing , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_[4128-hers] nothing to [you]_4127-you . But it was _ [hers]_4128-hers _ , and even at this distance of time brings back to [me]_0-i , [an old man]_{2096-an old man} , the glow and thrill which [I]_0-i once felt , only to hear it repeated by [a stranger]_{7345-a stranger} . [I]_0-i am very glad [you]_4127-you have changed it — very — very . ” “_[4127-you] This is all mighty fine , ” said [Monks]_226-monks ( to retain [his]_226-monks assumed designation ) after a long silence , during which [he]_226-monks had jerked [himself]_226-monks in sullen defiance to and fro , and [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} had sat , shading [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} face with [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} hand . “_[4127-you] But what do [you]_4127-you want with [me]_0-i ? ” “_[4127-you] [You]_4127-you have [a brother]_{4131-a brother} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , rousing [himself]_{173-mr. brownlow} : “_{[4131-a brother]} [a brother]_{4131-a brother} , the whisper of whose name in [your]_4127-you ear when [I]_0-i came behind [you]_4127-you in [the street]_{4555-the street} , was , in itself , almost enough to make [you]_4127-you accompany [me]_0-i hither , in wonder and alarm . ” “_[4127-you] [I]_0-i have [no brother]_{4134-no brother} , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks . “_[4127-you] [You]_4127-you know [I]_0-i was [an only child]_{4135-an only child} . Why do [you]_4127-you talk to [me]_0-i of [brothers]_{4136-brothers} ? [You]_4127-you know that , as well as [I.]_0-i ” “_[4127-you] Attend to what [I]_0-i do know , and [you]_4127-you may not , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall interest [you]_4127-you by and by . [I]_0-i know that of the wretched marriage , into which family pride , and the most sordid and narrowest of all ambition , forced [[your]_4127-you unhappy father]_{4137-your unhappy father} when [a mere boy]_{4138-a mere boy} , [you]_4127-you were the sole and most unnatural issue . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t care for hard names , ” interrupted [Monks]_226-monks with a jeering laugh . “_[4127-you] [You]_4127-you know the fact , and that ’s enough for [me]_0-i . ” “_[4127-you] But [I]_0-i also know , ” pursued [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , “_[0-i] the misery , the slow torture , the protracted anguish of that ill - assorted union . [I]_0-i know how listlessly and wearily each of [that wretched pair]_{4139-that wretched pair} dragged on [their]_{4139-that wretched pair} heavy chain through a world that was poisoned to [them]_{4139-that wretched pair} both . [I]_0-i know how cold formalities were succeeded by open taunts ; how indifference gave place to dislike , dislike to hate , and hate to loathing , until at last [they]_{4139-that wretched pair} wrenched the clanking bond asunder , and retiring a wide space apart , carried each a galling fragment , of which nothing but death could break the rivets , to hide it in new society beneath the gayest looks [they]_{4139-that wretched pair} could assume . [[Your]_4127-you mother]_{4825-your mother} succeeded ; [she]_{4825-your mother} forgot it soon . But it rusted and cankered at [[your]_4127-you father]_{2303-your father} ’s heart for years . ” “_{[4825-your mother]} Well , [they]_{4139-that wretched pair} were separated , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , “_{[4825-your mother]} and what of that ? ” “_{[4825-your mother]} When [they]_{4139-that wretched pair} had been separated for some time , ” returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_{[4825-your mother]} and [[your]_4127-you mother]_{4825-your mother} , wholly given up to continental frivolities , had utterly forgotten [the young husband]_{4143-the young husband} ten good years [her]_{4825-your mother} junior , who , with prospects blighted , lingered on at [home]_4737-home , [he]_{4143-the young husband} fell among [new friends]_{4145-new friends} . This circumstance , at least , [you]_4127-you know already . ” “_[0-i] Not [I]_0-i , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , turning away [his]_226-monks eyes and beating [his]_226-monks foot upon the ground , as [a man who is determined to deny everything]_{8464-a man who is determined to deny everything} . “_[0-i] Not [I.]_0-i ” “_[4127-you] [Your]_4127-you manner , no less than [your]_4127-you actions , assures [me]_0-i that [you]_4127-you have never forgotten it , or ceased to think of it with bitterness , ” returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[4127-you] [I]_0-i speak of fifteen years ago , when [you]_4127-you were not more than eleven years old , and [[your]_4127-you father]_{2303-your father} but one - and - thirty — for [he]_{4143-the young husband} was , [I]_0-i repeat , [a boy]_{4627-a boy} , when _ [[his]_{4143-the young husband} _ father]_{4148-his _ father} ordered [him]_{4143-the young husband} to marry . Must [I]_0-i go back to events which cast a shade upon the memory of [[your]_4127-you parent]_{4149-your parent} , or will [you]_4127-you spare it , and disclose to [me]_0-i the truth ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have nothing to disclose , ” rejoined [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must talk on if [you]_0-i will . ” “_{[4150-these new friends]} [These new friends]_{4150-these new friends} , then , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_{[4150-these new friends]} were [a naval officer]_{4151-a naval officer} retired from active service , whose wife had died some half - a - year before , and left [him]_{4151-a naval officer} with [two children]_{4152-two children} — there had been more , but , of all [[their]_{4150-these new friends} family]_{4153-their family} , happily but two survived . [They]_{4152-two children} were both [daughters]_{4154-daughters} ; [one a beautiful creature of nineteen]_{4155-one a beautiful creature of nineteen} , and [the other a mere child of two or three years old]_{4156-the other a mere child of two or three years old} . ” “_{[4154-daughters]} What ’s this to [me]_0-i ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks . “_{[4150-these new friends]} [They]_{4150-these new friends} resided , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , without seeming to hear the interruption , “_{[4150-these new friends]} in [a part of [the country]_{4929-the country} to which [[your]_4159-your father]_{2303-your father} in [his]_{2303-your father} wandering had repaired , and where [he]_{2303-your father} had taken up [[his]_{2303-your father} abode]_{4161-his abode}]_{4157-a part of the country to which your father in his wandering had repaired , and where he had taken up his abode} . Acquaintance , intimacy , friendship , fast followed on [each other]_{512-each other} . [[Your]_4159-your father]_{2303-your father} was gifted as [few men]_{2027-few men} are . [He]_{2303-your father} had [[his]_{2303-your father} sister]_{4165-his sister} ’s soul and person . As [the old officer]_{4166-the old officer} knew [him]_{2303-your father} more and more , [he]_{4166-the old officer} grew to love [him]_{2303-your father} . [I]_0-i would that it had ended [there]_4593-there . [[His]_{2303-your father} daughter]_{4168-his daughter} did the same . ” [The old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} paused ; [Monks]_226-monks was biting [his]_226-monks lips , with [his]_226-monks eyes fixed upon the floor ; seeing this , [he]_226-monks immediately resumed : “_{[4168-his daughter]} The end of a year found [him]_{2303-your father} contracted , solemnly contracted , to [that daughter]_{4169-that daughter} ; the object of the first , true , ardent , only passion of [a guileless girl]_{4170-a guileless girl} . ” “_[0-i] [Your]_0-i tale is of the longest , ” observed [Monks]_226-monks , moving restlessly in [his]_226-monks chair . “_[0-i] It is a true tale of grief and trial , and sorrow , [young man]_{2851-young man} , ” returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_[0-i] and such tales usually are ; if it were one of unmixed joy and happiness , it would be very brief . At length one of those rich relations to strengthen whose interest and importance [[your]_{2851-young man} father]_{2303-your father} had been sacrificed , as others are often — it is no uncommon case — died , and to repair the misery [he]_{2303-your father} had been instrumental in occasioning , left [him]_{2303-your father} [his]_{2303-your father} panacea for all griefs — Money . It was necessary that [he]_{2303-your father} should immediately repair to [Rome]_110-rome , whither [this man]_{5062-this man} had sped for health , and where [he]_{2303-your father} had died , leaving [his]_{2303-your father} affairs in great confusion . [He]_{2303-your father} went ; was seized with mortal illness there ; was followed , the moment the intelligence reached [Paris]_111-paris , by [[your]_{2851-young man} mother]_{4825-your mother} who carried [you]_{2851-young man} with [her]_{4825-your mother} ; [he]_{2303-your father} died the day after [her]_{4825-your mother} arrival , leaving no will—_no will_—so that [the whole property]_{4175-the whole property} fell to [her]_{4825-your mother} and [you]_{2851-young man} . ” At this part of the recital [Monks]_226-monks held [his]_226-monks breath , and listened with a face of intense eagerness , though [his]_226-monks eyes were not directed towards [the speaker]_{1645-the speaker} . As [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} paused , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} changed [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} position with the air of one who has experienced a sudden relief , and wiped [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} hot face and hands . “_{[2303-your father]} Before [he]_{2303-your father} went abroad , and as [he]_{2303-your father} passed through [London]_6-london on [his]_{2303-your father} way , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , slowly , and fixing [his]_0-i eyes upon the other ’s face , “_{[2303-your father]} [he]_{2303-your father} came to [me]_0-i . ” “_{[2303-your father]} [I]_0-i never heard of that , ” interrupted [Monks]_226-monks in a tone intended to appear incredulous , but savouring more of disagreeable surprise . “_{[2303-your father]} [He]_{2303-your father} came to [me]_0-i , and left with [me]_0-i , among some other things , a picture — a portrait painted by [himself]_{2303-your father} — a likeness of [this poor girl]_{3605-this poor girl} — which [he]_{2303-your father} did not wish to leave behind , and could not carry forward on [his]_{2303-your father} hasty journey . [He]_{2303-your father} was worn by anxiety and remorse almost to a shadow ; talked in a wild , distracted way , of ruin and dishonour worked by [himself]_{2303-your father} ; confided to [me]_0-i [his]_{2303-your father} intention to convert [[his]_{2303-your father} whole property]_{4177-his whole property} , at any loss , into money , and , having settled on [[his]_{2303-your father} wife]_{787-his wife} and [you]_4179-you a portion of [his]_{2303-your father} recent acquisition , to fly [the country]_{4929-the country} — [I]_0-i guessed too well [he]_{2303-your father} would not fly alone — and never see it more . Even from [me]_0-i , [[his]_{2303-your father} old and early friend , whose strong attachment had taken root in [the earth]_{1083-the earth} that covered one most dear to both]_{4181-his old and early friend , whose strong attachment had taken root in the earth that covered one most dear to both} — even from [me]_0-i [he]_{2303-your father} withheld any more particular confession , promising to write and tell [me]_0-i all , and after that to see [me]_0-i once again , for the last time on [earth]_1204-earth . Alas ! _ That _ was the last time . [I]_0-i had no letter , and [I]_0-i never saw [him]_{2303-your father} more . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i went , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , after a short pause , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i went , when all was over , to the scene of [his]_{2303-your father} — [I]_0-i will use the term [the world]_{351-the world} would freely use , for worldly harshness or favour are now alike to [him]_{2303-your father} — of [his]_{2303-your father} guilty love , resolved that if [my]_0-i fears were realised that [erring child]_{4185-erring child} should find one heart and [home]_4737-home to shelter and compassionate [her]_{4185-erring child} . [The family]_{4780-the family} had left that part a week before ; [they]_{4780-the family} had called in such trifling debts as were outstanding , discharged [them]_{4780-the family} , and left [the place]_{840-the place} by night . Why , or whither , none can tell . ” [Monks]_226-monks drew [his]_226-monks breath yet more freely , and looked round with a smile of triumph . “_{[4190-your brother]} When [[your]_4189-you brother]_{4190-your brother} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , drawing nearer to the other ’s chair , “_{[4190-your brother]} When [[your]_4189-you brother]_{4190-your brother} : [a feeble , ragged , neglected child]_{4192-a feeble , ragged , neglected child} : was cast in [my]_0-i way by a stronger hand than chance , and rescued by [me]_0-i from a life of vice and infamy — ” “_[0-i] What ? ” cried [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] By [me]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i told [you]_4189-you [I]_0-i should interest [you]_4189-you before long . [I]_0-i say by [me]_0-i — [I]_0-i see that [[your]_4189-you cunning associate]_{4193-your cunning associate} suppressed [my]_0-i name , although for aught [he]_{4193-your cunning associate} knew , it would be quite strange to [your]_4189-you ears . When [he]_{4190-your brother} was rescued by [me]_0-i , then , and lay recovering from sickness in [[my]_0-i house]_{2954-my house} , [his]_{4190-your brother} strong resemblance to this picture [I]_0-i have spoken of , struck [me]_0-i with astonishment . Even when [I]_0-i first saw [him]_{4190-your brother} in all [his]_{4190-your brother} dirt and misery , there was a lingering expression in [his]_{4190-your brother} face that came upon [me]_0-i like a glimpse of [some old friend flashing on one in a vivid dream]_{4195-some old friend flashing on one in a vivid dream} . [I]_0-i need not tell [you]_4189-you [he]_{4190-your brother} was snared away before [I]_0-i knew [his]_{4190-your brother} history — ” “_[0-i] Why not ? ” asked [Monks]_226-monks hastily . “_[0-i] Because [you]_4189-you know it well . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] Denial to [me]_0-i is vain , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall show [you]_4189-you that [I]_0-i know more than that . ” “_[4189-you] [You]_4189-you — [you]_4189-you — can’t prove anything against [me]_0-i , ” stammered [Monks]_226-monks . “_[4189-you] [I]_0-i defy [you]_4189-you to do it ! ” “_[4189-you] [We]_4196-we shall see , ” returned [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} with a searching glance . “_[4189-you] [I]_0-i lost [the boy]_{423-the boy} , and no efforts of [mine]_0-i could recover [him]_{423-the boy} . [[Your]_{423-the boy} mother]_{4825-your mother} being dead , [I]_0-i knew that [you]_{423-the boy} alone could solve the mystery if [anybody]_421-anybody could , and as when [I]_0-i had last heard of [you]_{423-the boy} [you]_{423-the boy} were on [[your]_{423-the boy} own estate in [the West Indies]_{23-the west indies}]_{4200-your own estate in the west indies} — whither , as [you]_{423-the boy} well know , [you]_{423-the boy} retired upon [[your]_{423-the boy} mother]_{4825-your mother} ’s death to escape the consequences of vicious courses here — [I]_0-i made the voyage . [You]_{423-the boy} had left it , months before , and were supposed to be in [London]_6-london , but [no one]_{1478-no one} could tell where . [I]_0-i returned . [[Your]_{423-the boy} agents]_{4203-your agents} had no clue to [[your]_{423-the boy} residence]_{4204-your residence} . [You]_{423-the boy} came and went , [they]_{4203-your agents} said , as strangely as [you]_{423-the boy} had ever done : sometimes for days together and sometimes not for months : keeping to all appearance the same low haunts and mingling with [the same infamous herd who had been [[your]_{423-the boy} associates]_{4206-your associates} when [a fierce ungovernable boy]_{4207-a fierce ungovernable boy}]_{4205-the same infamous herd who had been your associates when a fierce ungovernable boy} . [I]_0-i wearied [them]_{4203-your agents} with new applications . [I]_0-i paced [the streets]_{4806-the streets} by night and day , but until two hours ago , all [my]_0-i efforts were fruitless , and [I]_0-i never saw [you]_{423-the boy} for an instant . ” “_[0-i] And now [you]_{423-the boy} do see [me]_0-i , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , rising boldly , “_{[423-the boy]} what then ? Fraud and robbery are high - sounding words — justified , [you]_{423-the boy} think , by a fancied resemblance in [some young imp]_{4209-some young imp} to [an idle daub of [[a dead man]_{4211-a dead man} ’s Brother]_{4212-a dead man ’s brother}]_{4210-an idle daub of a dead man ’s brother} ! [You]_{423-the boy} do n’t even know that [a child]_{371-a child} was born of [this maudlin pair]_{4214-this maudlin pair} ; [you]_{423-the boy} do n’t even know that . ” “_{[423-the boy]} [I]_0-i _ did not _ , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , rising too ; “_[0-i] but within the last fortnight [I]_0-i have learnt it all . [You]_{423-the boy} have [a brother]_{4131-a brother} ; [you]_{423-the boy} know it , and [him]_{4131-a brother} . There was a will , which [[your]_{423-the boy} mother]_{4825-your mother} destroyed , leaving the secret and the gain to [you]_{423-the boy} at [her]_{4825-your mother} own death . It contained a reference to [some child likely to be the result of this sad connection , which child]_{4217-some child likely to be the result of this sad connection , which child} was born , and accidentally encountered by [you]_{423-the boy} , when [your]_{423-the boy} suspicions were first awakened by [his]_{4131-a brother} resemblance to [[your]_{423-the boy} father]_{2303-your father} . [You]_{423-the boy} repaired to the place of [his]_{4131-a brother} birth . There existed proofs — proofs long suppressed — of [his]_{4131-a brother} birth and parentage . Those proofs were destroyed by [you]_{423-the boy} , and now , in [your]_{423-the boy} own words to [[your]_{423-the boy} accomplice]_{4219-your accomplice} [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , ‘ _ the only proofs of [the boy]_{423-the boy} ’s identity lie at [the bottom of [the river]_{5912-the river}]_{3494-the bottom of the river} , and [the old hag that received them from [the mother]_{2473-the mother}]_{3496-the old hag that received them from the mother} is rotting in [her]_{2473-the mother} coffin _ . ’ [Unworthy son]_{4226-unworthy son} , [coward]_4227-coward , [liar,—you]_{4228-liar,—you} , who hold [your]_{423-the boy} councils with [thieves]_1260-thieves and [murderers]_{4842-murderers} in [dark rooms]_{4231-dark rooms} at night,—you , whose plots and wiles have brought a violent death upon the head of one worth millions such as [you,—you]_{423-the boy} , who from [your]_{423-the boy} cradle were gall and bitterness to [[your]_{423-the boy} own father]_{4232-your own father} ’s heart , and in whom all evil passions , vice , and profligacy , festered , till [they]_4233-they found a vent in a hideous disease which had made [your]_{423-the boy} face an index even to [your]_{423-the boy} mind — [you]_{423-the boy} , [Edward Leeford]_205-ned , do [you]_{423-the boy} still brave [me]_0-i ! ” “_{[423-the boy]} No , no , no ! ” returned [the coward , overwhelmed by these accumulated charges]_{8468-the coward , overwhelmed by these accumulated charges} . “_{[423-the boy]} Every word ! ” cried [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} , “_{[423-the boy]} every word that has passed between [you]_{423-the boy} and [this detested villain]_{4234-this detested villain} , is known to [me]_0-i . Shadows on the wall have caught [your]_{423-the boy} whispers , and brought them to [my]_0-i ear ; the sight of [the persecuted child]_{4235-the persecuted child} has turned vice itself , and given [it]_{4235-the persecuted child} the courage and almost the attributes of virtue . Murder has been done , to which [you]_{423-the boy} were morally if not really [a party]_{4236-a party} . ” “_{[423-the boy]} No , no , ” interposed [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i knew nothing of that ; [I]_0-i was going to inquire the truth of the story when [you]_{423-the boy} overtook [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i did n’t know the cause . [I]_0-i thought it was a common quarrel . ” “_[0-i] It was the partial disclosure of [your]_{423-the boy} secrets , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] Will [you]_{423-the boy} disclose the whole ? ” “_{[423-the boy]} Yes , [I]_0-i will . ” “_[0-i] Set [your]_{423-the boy} hand to a statement of truth and facts , and repeat it before [witnesses]_{5046-witnesses} ? ” “_{[5046-witnesses]} That [I]_0-i promise too . ” “_[0-i] Remain quietly [here]_4553-here , until such a document is drawn up , and proceed with [me]_0-i to such a place as [I]_0-i may deem most advisable , for the purpose of attesting it ? ” “_{[423-the boy]} If [you]_{423-the boy} insist upon that , [I]_0-i ’ll do that also , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] [You]_{423-the boy} must do more than that , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_{[423-the boy]} Make restitution to [an innocent and unoffending child]_{4239-an innocent and unoffending child} , for such [he]_{4239-an innocent and unoffending child} is , although [the offspring of a guilty and most miserable love]_{4240-the offspring of a guilty and most miserable love} . [You]_{423-the boy} have not forgotten the provisions of the will . Carry [them]_4241-them into execution so far as [[your]_{423-the boy} brother]_{4190-your brother} is concerned , and then go where [you]_{423-the boy} please . In [this world]_{311-this world} [you]_{423-the boy} need meet no more . ” While [Monks]_226-monks was pacing up and down , meditating with dark and evil looks on this proposal and the possibilities of evading it : torn by [his]_{843-the man} fears on the one hand and [his]_{843-the man} hatred on the other : the door was hurriedly unlocked , and [a gentleman]_{1445-a gentleman} ( [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} ) entered [the room]_{418-the room} in violent agitation . “_{[843-the man]} [The man]_{843-the man} will be taken , ” [he]_{1445-a gentleman} cried . “_{[843-the man]} [He]_{843-the man} will be taken tonight ! ” “_{[8300-the murderer]} [The murderer]_{8300-the murderer} ? ” asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_{[8300-the murderer]} Yes , yes , ” replied [the other]_{591-the other} . “_{[8300-the murderer]} [His]_{843-the man} dog has been seen lurking about [some old haunt]_{4246-some old haunt} , and there seems little doubt that [[his]_{843-the man} master]_{4661-his master} either is , or will be , [there]_4593-there , under cover of the darkness . [Spies]_4249-spies are hovering about in every direction . [I]_0-i have spoken to [the men who are charged with [his]_{843-the man} capture]_{4250-the men who are charged with his capture} , and [they]_{4250-the men who are charged with his capture} tell [me]_0-i [he]_{843-the man} can not escape . A reward of a hundred pounds is proclaimed by [Government]_{4251-government} tonight . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will give fifty more , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_[0-i] and proclaim it with [my]_0-i own lips upon the spot , if [I]_0-i can reach it . Where is [Mr. Maylie]_{255-mr. maylie} ? ” “_{[255-mr. maylie]} [Harry]_250-harry ? As soon as [he]_250-harry had seen [[your]_0-i friend]_{2538-your friend} here , safe in [a coach]_{5092-a coach} with [you]_0-i , [he]_250-harry hurried off to where [he]_250-harry heard this , ” replied [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} , “_[250-harry] and mounting [his]_250-harry horse sallied forth to join [the first party at [some place in the outskirts agreed upon between [them]_4256-them]_{4255-some place in the outskirts agreed upon between them}]_{4254-the first party at some place in the outskirts agreed upon between them} . ” “_[161-fagin] [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “_[161-fagin] what of [him]_161-fagin ? ” “_[161-fagin] When [I]_0-i last heard , [he]_161-fagin had not been taken , but [he]_161-fagin will be , or is , by this time . [They]_4256-them ’re sure of [him]_161-fagin . ” “_[4256-them] Have [you]_0-i made up [your]_0-i mind ? ” asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , in a low voice , of [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] Yes , ” [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} replied . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i — [you]_0-i — will be secret with [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will . Remain here till [I]_0-i return . It is [your]_0-i only hope of safety . ” [They]_4258-they left [the room]_{418-the room} , and the door was again locked . “_[0-i] What have [you]_0-i done ? ” asked [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} in a whisper . “_[0-i] All that [I]_0-i could hope to do , and even more . Coupling [the poor girl]_{4257-the poor girl} ’s intelligence with [my]_0-i previous knowledge , and the result of [[our]_4258-they good friend]_{4259-our good friend} ’s inquiries on the spot , [I]_0-i left [him]_{4259-our good friend} no loophole of escape , and laid bare the whole villainy which by these lights became plain as day . Write and appoint the evening after tomorrow , at seven , for the meeting . [We]_4258-they shall be down there , a few hours before , but shall require rest : especially [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , who _ may _ have greater need of firmness than either [you]_0-i or [I]_0-i can quite foresee just now . But [my]_0-i blood boils to avenge [this poor murdered creature]_{4261-this poor murdered creature} . Which way have [they]_4262-they taken ? ” “_[4262-they] Drive straight to [the office]_{582-the office} and [you]_0-i will be in time , ” replied [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will remain [here]_4553-here . ” [The two gentlemen]_{7235-the two gentlemen} hastily separated ; each in a fever of excitement wholly uncontrollable . [CHAPTER L.]_{281-chapter l.} [THE PURSUIT AND ESCAPE]_{8477-the pursuit and escape} Near to that part of [the Thames]_{112-the thames} on which [the church at [Rotherhithe]_{113-rotherhithe}]_{8478-the church at rotherhithe} abuts , where [the buildings on [the banks]_{8113-the banks}]_{8479-the buildings on the banks} are dirtiest and [the vessels on [the river]_{5912-the river} blackest with the dust of [colliers]_{8483-colliers} and the smoke of close - built [low - roofed houses]_{8484-low - roofed houses}]_{8481-the vessels on the river blackest with the dust of colliers and the smoke of close - built low - roofed houses} , there exists the filthiest , the strangest , [the most extraordinary of the many localities that are hidden in [London]_6-london , wholly unknown , even by name , to the great mass of [[its]_6-london inhabitants]_{8486-its inhabitants}]_{8485-the most extraordinary of the many localities that are hidden in london , wholly unknown , even by name , to the great mass of its inhabitants} . To reach [this place]_{6266-this place} , [the visitor]_{1815-the visitor} has to penetrate through a maze of [close , narrow , and muddy streets]_{8489-close , narrow , and muddy streets} , thronged by [the roughest and poorest of waterside people]_{8490-the roughest and poorest of waterside people} , and devoted to the traffic [they]_{8490-the roughest and poorest of waterside people} may be supposed to occasion . The cheapest and least delicate provisions are heaped in [the shops]_{1946-the shops} ; the coarsest and commonest articles of wearing apparel dangle at [the salesman]_{8492-the salesman} ’s door , and stream from the house - parapet and windows . Jostling with [unemployed labourers of the lowest class]_{8493-unemployed labourers of the lowest class} , [ballast - heavers]_{8494-ballast - heavers} , [coal - whippers]_{8495-coal - whippers} , [brazen women]_{8496-brazen women} , [ragged children]_{8497-ragged children} , and [the raff and refuse of [the river]_{5912-the river}]_{8498-the raff and refuse of the river} , [he]_{1815-the visitor} makes [his]_{1815-the visitor} way with difficulty along , assailed by offensive sights and smells from the narrow alleys which branch off on the right and left , and deafened by the clash of ponderous waggons that bear great piles of merchandise from the stacks of [warehouses that rise from every corner]_{8500-warehouses that rise from every corner} . Arriving , at length , in streets remoter and less - frequented than those through which [he]_{1815-the visitor} has passed , [he]_{1815-the visitor} walks beneath tottering house - fronts projecting over the pavement , dismantled walls that seem to totter as [he]_{1815-the visitor} passes , chimneys half crushed half hesitating to fall , windows guarded by rusty iron bars that time and dirt have almost eaten away , every imaginable sign of desolation and neglect . In [such a neighborhood]_{8501-such a neighborhood} , beyond [Dockhead]_114-dockhead in [the Borough of Southwark]_{8502-the borough of southwark} , stands [Jacob ’s Island]_{115-jacob ’s island} , surrounded by a muddy ditch , six or eight feet deep and fifteen or twenty wide when the tide is in , once called [Mill Pond]_{116-mill pond} , but known in the days of this story as [Folly Ditch]_{117-folly ditch} . It is [a creek or inlet from [the Thames]_{112-the thames}]_{8503-a creek or inlet from the thames} , and can always be filled at high water by opening the sluices at [the Lead Mills from which [it]_{116-mill pond} took [its]_{116-mill pond} old name]_{8504-the lead mills from which it took its old name} . At such times , [a stranger]_{7345-a stranger} , looking from one of [the wooden bridges thrown across [it]_{116-mill pond} at [Mill Lane]_{118-mill lane}]_{8506-the wooden bridges thrown across it at mill lane} , will see [the inhabitants of [the houses on either side]_{815-the houses on either side}]_{8507-the inhabitants of the houses on either side} lowering from [their]_{8507-the inhabitants of the houses on either side} back doors and windows , buckets , pails , domestic utensils of all kinds , in which to haul the water up ; and when [his]_{1815-the visitor} eye is turned from [these operations]_{8509-these operations} to [the houses]_{5818-the houses} [themselves]_{5818-the houses} , [his]_{1815-the visitor} utmost astonishment will be excited by the scene before [him]_{1815-the visitor} . [Crazy wooden galleries common to [the backs of half a dozen houses]_{8512-the backs of half a dozen houses} , with holes from which to look upon the slime beneath]_{8511-crazy wooden galleries common to the backs of half a dozen houses , with holes from which to look upon the slime beneath} ; windows , broken and patched , with poles thrust out , on which to dry the linen that is never there ; rooms so small , so filthy , so confined , that the air would seem too tainted even for the dirt and squalor which [they]_{5818-the houses} shelter ; wooden chambers thrusting themselves out above the mud , and threatening to fall into it — as [some]_5774-some have done ; dirt - besmeared walls and decaying foundations ; every repulsive lineament of poverty , every loathsome indication of filth , rot , and garbage ; all these ornament [the banks of [Folly Ditch]_{117-folly ditch}]_{8514-the banks of folly ditch} . In [[Jacob]_282-jacob ’s Island]_{8515-jacob ’s island} , [the warehouses]_{8516-the warehouses} are roofless and empty ; the walls are crumbling down ; the windows are windows no more ; the doors are falling into [the streets]_{4806-the streets} ; the chimneys are blackened , but they yield no smoke . Thirty or forty years ago , before losses and [chancery suits]_{8518-chancery suits} came upon [it]_{8515-jacob ’s island} , [it]_{8515-jacob ’s island} was a thriving place ; but now [it]_{8515-jacob ’s island} is [a desolate island]_{8519-a desolate island} indeed . [The houses]_{5818-the houses} have [no owners]_{8521-no owners} ; [they]_{5818-the houses} are broken open , and entered upon by [those who have the courage]_{8522-those who have the courage} ; and there [they]_{5818-the houses} live , and there [they]_{5818-the houses} die . [They]_{5818-the houses} must have powerful motives for a secret residence , or be reduced to a destitute condition indeed , who seek a refuge in [[Jacob]_282-jacob ’s Island]_{8515-jacob ’s island} . In [an upper room of [one of [these houses]_{8526-these houses}]_{8525-one of these houses}]_{8524-an upper room of one of these houses} — [a detached house of fair size , ruinous in other respects , but strongly defended at door and window]_{8527-a detached house of fair size , ruinous in other respects , but strongly defended at door and window} : of which house the back commanded [the ditch]_{2565-the ditch} in manner already described — there were assembled [three men]_{8529-three men} , who , regarding [each other every now and then with looks expressive of perplexity and expectation]_{8530-each other every now and then with looks expressive of perplexity and expectation} , sat for some time in profound and gloomy silence . One of these was [Toby Crackit]_201-toby , [another Mr. Chitling]_{8531-another mr. chitling} , and [the third a robber of fifty years , whose nose had been almost beaten in , in some old scuffle , and whose face bore a frightful scar which might probably be traced to the same occasion]_{8532-the third a robber of fifty years , whose nose had been almost beaten in , in some old scuffle , and whose face bore a frightful scar which might probably be traced to the same occasion} . [This man]_{5062-this man} was [a returned transport]_{8534-a returned transport} , and [his]_{5062-this man} name was [Kags]_283-kags . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish , ” said [Toby]_201-toby turning to [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} , “_[0-i] that [you]_4265-you had picked out [some other crib]_{4266-some other crib} when [the two old ones]_{4267-the two old ones} got too warm , and had not come [here]_4553-here , [[my]_0-i fine feller]_{4269-my fine feller} . ” “_{[4269-my fine feller]} Why did n’t [you]_0-i , blunder - head ! ” said [Kags]_283-kags . “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i thought [you]_0-i ’d have been a little more glad to see [me]_0-i than this , ” replied [Mr. Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} , with a melancholy air . “_[0-i] Why , look’e , [young gentleman]_{4270-young gentleman} , ” said [Toby]_201-toby , “_{[4270-young gentleman]} when [a man]_{476-a man} keeps [himself]_{476-a man} so very ex - clusive as [I]_0-i have done , and by that means has [a snug house over [his]_{476-a man} head]_{4272-a snug house over his head} with [nobody]_316-nobody a prying and smelling about it , it ’s rather a startling thing to have the honour of a wisit from [a young gentleman]_{1110-a young gentleman} ( however respectable and pleasant [a person [he]_{1110-a young gentleman} may be to play cards with at conweniency ) circumstanced as [you]_4276-you are]_{4275-a person he may be to play cards with at conweniency ) circumstanced as you are} . ” “_{[1110-a young gentleman]} Especially , when [the exclusive young man]_{4277-the exclusive young man} has got [a friend]_{4278-a friend} stopping with [him]_{4277-the exclusive young man} , that ’s arrived sooner than was expected from foreign parts , and is too modest to want to be presented to [the Judges]_{4279-the judges} on [his]_{4277-the exclusive young man} return , ” added [Mr. Kags]_283-kags . There was a short silence , after which [Toby Crackit]_201-toby , seeming to abandon as hopeless any further effort to maintain [his]_201-toby usual devil - may - care swagger , turned to [Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} and said , “_{[4279-the judges]} When was [Fagin]_161-fagin took then ? ” “_[161-fagin] Just at dinner - time — two o’clock this afternoon . [Charley]_{164-master bates} and [I]_0-i made [our]_4280-our lucky up [the wash - us chimney]_{4281-the wash - us chimney} , and [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} got into the empty water - butt , head downwards ; but [his]_{271-mr. bolter} legs were so precious long that they stuck out at the top , and so [they]_4282-they took [him]_{271-mr. bolter} too . ” “_[4282-they] And [Bet]_166-bet ? ” “_[166-bet] [Poor Bet]_166-bet ! [She]_4283-her went to see [the Body]_{4284-the body} , to speak to who it was , ” replied [Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} , [his]_{200-mr. chitling} countenance falling more and more , “_[4283-her] and went off mad , screaming and raving , and beating [her]_4283-her head against the boards ; so [they]_4282-they put a strait - weskut on [her]_4283-her and took [her]_4283-her to [the hospital]_{4285-the hospital} — and there [she]_4283-her is . ” “_[4282-they] Wot ’s come of [young Bates]_{164-master bates} ? ” demanded [Kags]_283-kags . “_{[164-master bates]} [He]_{164-master bates} hung about , not to come over here afore dark , but [he]_{164-master bates} ’ll be here soon , ” replied [Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} . “_{[164-master bates]} There ’s nowhere else to go to now , for [the people at the Cripples]_{4286-the people at the cripples} are all in custody , and [the bar of [the ken]_{3402-the ken}]_{4287-the bar of the ken} — [I]_0-i went up there and see it with [my]_0-i own eyes — is filled with traps . ” “_{[164-master bates]} This is a smash , ” observed [Toby]_201-toby , biting [his]_201-toby lips . “_{[164-master bates]} [There ’s more than one]_{4289-there ’s more than one} will go with this . ” “_{[4289-there ’s more than one]} The sessions are on , ” said [Kags]_283-kags : “_{[4289-there ’s more than one]} if [they]_4282-they get the inquest over , and [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} turns [King]_284-king ’s evidence : as of course [he]_{271-mr. bolter} will , from what [he]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s said already : [they]_4282-they can prove [Fagin]_161-fagin an accessory before the fact , and get the trial on on Friday , and [he]_{271-mr. bolter} ’ll swing in six days from this , by [G]_285-g — ! ” “_[285-g] [You]_4290-you should have heard [the people]_{397-the people} groan , ” said [Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} ; “_{[397-the people]} [the officers]_{6861-the officers} fought like devils , or [they]_{6861-the officers} ’d have torn [him]_{271-mr. bolter} away . [He]_{271-mr. bolter} was down once , but [they]_{6861-the officers} made a ring round [him]_{271-mr. bolter} , and fought [their]_{6861-the officers} way along . [You]_4290-you should have seen how [he]_{271-mr. bolter} looked about [him]_{271-mr. bolter} , all muddy and bleeding , and clung to [them]_{6861-the officers} as if [they]_{6861-the officers} were [[his]_{271-mr. bolter} dearest friends]_{4293-his dearest friends} . [I]_0-i can see ’em now , not able to stand upright with the pressing of [the mob]_{4294-the mob} , and draggin [him]_{271-mr. bolter} along amongst ’em ; [I]_0-i can see [the people]_{397-the people} jumping up , one behind another , and snarling with [their]_{397-the people} teeth and making at [him]_{271-mr. bolter} ; [I]_0-i can see the blood upon [his]_{271-mr. bolter} hair and beard , and hear the cries with which [the women]_{2215-the women} worked [themselves]_{2215-the women} into the centre of [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} at [the street corner]_{6239-the street corner} , and swore [they]_{2215-the women} ’d tear [his]_{271-mr. bolter} heart out ! ” The horror - stricken witness of this scene pressed [his]_{271-mr. bolter} hands upon [his]_{271-mr. bolter} ears , and with [his]_{271-mr. bolter} eyes closed got up and paced violently to and fro , like [one distracted]_{8535-one distracted} . While [he]_{271-mr. bolter} was thus engaged , and [the two men]_{5950-the two men} sat by in silence with [their]_{5950-the two men} eyes fixed upon the floor , a pattering noise was heard upon the stairs , and [Sikes]_149-sikes ’s dog bounded into [the room]_{418-the room} . [They]_{5950-the two men} ran to the window , [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} , and into [the street]_{4555-the street} . The dog had jumped in at an open window ; [he]_{271-mr. bolter} made no attempt to follow [them]_{5950-the two men} , nor was [[his]_{271-mr. bolter} master]_{4661-his master} to be seen . “_{[2215-the women]} What ’s the meaning of this ? ” said [Toby]_201-toby when [they]_{5950-the two men} had returned . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [He]_{271-mr. bolter} ca n’t be coming [here]_4553-here . [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i — hope not . ” “_[0-i] If [he]_{271-mr. bolter} was coming here , [he]_{271-mr. bolter} ’d have come with the dog , ” said [Kags]_283-kags , stooping down to examine the animal , who lay panting on the floor . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} Here ! Give [us]_4300-us some water for [him]_{271-mr. bolter} ; [he]_{271-mr. bolter} has run [himself]_{271-mr. bolter} faint . ” “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [He]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s drunk it all up , every drop , ” said [Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} after watching the dog some time in silence . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} Covered with mud — lame — half blind — [he]_{271-mr. bolter} must have come a long way . ” “_{[271-mr. bolter]} Where can [he]_{271-mr. bolter} have come from ! ” exclaimed [Toby]_201-toby . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [He]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s been to the other kens of course , and finding [them]_4301-them filled with [strangers]_{3666-strangers} come on here , where [he]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s been many a time and often . But where can [he]_{271-mr. bolter} have come from first , and how comes [he]_{271-mr. bolter} here alone without the other ! ” “_[4303-you] [He”—(none of [them]_{3666-strangers}]_{8541-he”—(none of them} called [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} by [his]_{271-mr. bolter} old name)—“He_[4303-you] ca n’t have made away with [himself]_{271-mr. bolter} . What do [you]_4303-you think ? ” said [Chitling]_{200-mr. chitling} . [Toby]_201-toby shook [his]_201-toby head . “_[4303-you] If [he]_{271-mr. bolter} had , ” said [Kags]_283-kags , “_{[271-mr. bolter]} the dog ’ ud want to lead [us]_4304-they away to where [he]_{271-mr. bolter} did it . No . [I]_0-i think [he]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s got out of [the country]_{4929-the country} , and left the dog behind . [He]_{271-mr. bolter} must have given [him]_{271-mr. bolter} the slip somehow , or [he]_{271-mr. bolter} would n’t be so easy . ” This solution , appearing the most probable one , was adopted as the right ; the dog , creeping under a chair , coiled [himself]_{271-mr. bolter} up to sleep , without more notice from [anybody]_421-anybody . It being now dark , the shutter was closed , and a candle lighted and placed upon the table . The terrible events of the last two days had made a deep impression on all three , increased by the danger and uncertainty of [their]_4304-they own position . [They]_4304-they drew [their]_4304-they chairs closer together , starting at every sound . [They]_4304-they spoke little , and that in whispers , and were as silent and awe - stricken as if the remains of [the murdered woman]_{8306-the murdered woman} lay in [the next room]_{6827-the next room} . [They]_4304-they had sat thus , some time , when suddenly was heard a hurried knocking at the door below . “_{[271-mr. bolter]} [Young Bates]_{286-young bates} , ” said [Kags]_283-kags , looking angrily round , to check the fear [he]_283-kags felt [himself]_283-kags . The knocking came again . No , it was n’t [he]_283-kags . [He]_283-kags never knocked like that . [Crackit]_201-toby went to the window , and shaking all over , drew in [his]_201-toby head . There was no need to tell [them]_4304-they who it was ; [his]_201-toby pale face was enough . The dog too was on the alert in an instant , and ran whining to the door . “_{[286-young bates]} [We]_4306-we must let [him]_4307-him in , ” [he]_201-toby said , taking up the candle . “_[4306-we] Is n’t there any help for it ? ” asked [the other man]_{5981-the other man} in a hoarse voice . “_[4306-we] None . [He]_4307-him _ must _ come in . ” “_[4307-him] Do n’t leave [us]_4306-we in the dark , ” said [Kags]_283-kags , taking down a candle from the chimney - piece , and lighting it , with such a trembling hand that the knocking was twice repeated before [he]_283-kags had finished . [Crackit]_201-toby went down to the door , and returned followed by [a man with the lower part of [his]_201-toby face buried in a handkerchief , and another tied over [his]_201-toby head under [his]_201-toby hat]_{8547-a man with the lower part of his face buried in a handkerchief , and another tied over his head under his hat} . [He]_201-toby drew [them]_4304-they slowly off . Blanched face , sunken eyes , hollow cheeks , beard of three days ’ growth , wasted flesh , short thick breath ; it was the very ghost of [Sikes]_149-sikes . [He]_201-toby laid [his]_201-toby hand upon a chair which stood in the middle of [the room]_{418-the room} , but shuddering as [he]_201-toby was about to drop into it , and seeming to glance over [his]_201-toby shoulder , dragged it back close to the wall — as close as it would go — and ground it against it — and sat down . Not a word had been exchanged . [He]_201-toby looked from [one]_4689-one to another in silence . If an eye were furtively raised and met [his]_201-toby , it was instantly averted . When [his]_201-toby hollow voice broke silence , [they]_4308-you [all three]_{1961-all three} started . [They]_4308-you seemed never to have heard its tones before . “_[4307-him] How came that dog here ? ” [he]_201-toby asked . “_[4307-him] Alone . Three hours ago . ” “_[4307-him] Tonight ’s paper says that [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s took . Is it true , or a lie ? ” “_[4307-him] True . ” [They]_4308-you were silent again . “_[4307-him] Damn [you]_4308-you all ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , passing [his]_149-sikes hand across [his]_149-sikes forehead . “_[4307-him] Have [you]_4308-you nothing to say to [me]_0-i ? ” There was an uneasy movement among [them]_4308-you , but [nobody]_316-nobody spoke . “_[4308-you] [You]_4308-you that keep [this house]_{5304-this house} , ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , turning [his]_149-sikes face to [Crackit]_201-toby , “_[4308-you] do [you]_4308-you mean to sell [me]_0-i , or to let [me]_0-i lie here till this hunt is over ? ” “_[4308-you] [You]_4308-you may stop here , if [you]_4308-you think it safe , ” returned [the person]_{7118-the person} addressed , after some hesitation . [Sikes]_149-sikes carried [his]_149-sikes eyes slowly up the wall behind [him]_149-sikes : rather trying to turn [his]_149-sikes head than actually doing it : and said , “_[4308-you] Is — it — the body — is it buried ? ” [They]_4308-you shook [their]_4308-you heads . “_[4310-they] Why is n’t it ! ” [he]_149-sikes retorted with the same glance behind [him]_149-sikes . “_[4310-they] Wot do [they]_4310-they keep such ugly things above the ground for?—Who ’s that knocking ? ” [Crackit]_201-toby intimated , by a motion of [his]_201-toby hand as [he]_201-toby left [the room]_{418-the room} , that there was nothing to fear ; and directly came back with [Charley Bates]_{164-master bates} behind [him]_201-toby . [Sikes]_149-sikes sat opposite the door , so that the moment [the boy]_{423-the boy} entered [the room]_{418-the room} [he]_149-sikes encountered [his]_149-sikes figure . “_[201-toby] [Toby]_201-toby , ” said [the boy]_{423-the boy} falling back , as [Sikes]_149-sikes turned [his]_149-sikes eyes towards [him]_201-toby , “_[201-toby] why did n’t [you]_201-toby tell [me]_0-i this , [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} ? ” There had been something so tremendous in the shrinking off of [the three]_{7464-the three} , that [the wretched man]_{8558-the wretched man} was willing to propitiate even [this lad]_{2916-this lad} . Accordingly [he]_{8558-the wretched man} nodded , and made as though [he]_{8558-the wretched man} would shake hands with [him]_201-toby . “_[201-toby] Let [me]_0-i go into [some other room]_{4312-some other room} , ” said [the boy]_{423-the boy} , retreating still farther . “_{[164-master bates]} [Charley]_{164-master bates} ! ” said [Sikes]_149-sikes , stepping forward . “_[201-toby] Do n’t [you]_{164-master bates} — don’t [you]_{164-master bates} know [me]_0-i ? ” “_{[164-master bates]} Do n’t come nearer [me]_0-i , ” answered [the boy]_{423-the boy} , still retreating , and looking , with horror in [his]_{423-the boy} eyes , upon [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} ’s face . “_[0-i] [[You]_{164-master bates} monster]_{4313-you monster} ! ” [The man]_{843-the man} stopped half - way , and [they]_{4315-you three} looked at [each other]_{512-each other} ; but [Sikes]_149-sikes ’s eyes sunk gradually to the ground . “_{[4313-you monster]} Witness [[you]_4314-you three]_{4315-you three} , ” cried [the boy]_{423-the boy} shaking [his]_{423-the boy} clenched fist , and becoming more and more excited as [he]_{423-the boy} spoke . “_[4314-you] Witness [[you]_4314-you three]_{4315-you three} — [I’m]_4317-i’m not afraid of [him]_4318-him — if [they]_4319-they come here after [him]_4318-him , [I]_0-i ’ll give [him]_4318-him up ; [I]_0-i will . [I]_0-i tell [you]_4314-you out at once . [He]_4318-him may kill [me]_0-i for it if [he]_4318-him likes , or if [he]_4318-him dares , but if [I]_0-i am [here]_4553-here [I]_0-i ’ll give [him]_4318-him up . [I]_0-i ’d give [him]_4318-him up if [he]_4318-him was to be boiled alive . Murder ! Help ! If there ’s the pluck of [a man among [you]_4314-you three]_{4321-a man among you three} , [you]_4314-you ’ll help [me]_0-i . Murder ! Help ! Down with [him]_4318-him ! ” Pouring out these cries , and accompanying [them]_8566-them with violent gesticulation , [the boy]_{423-the boy} actually threw [himself]_{423-the boy} , single - handed , upon [the strong man]_{8568-the strong man} , and in the intensity of [his]_{423-the boy} energy and the suddenness of [his]_{423-the boy} surprise , brought [him]_{8568-the strong man} heavily to the ground . [The three spectators]_{8569-the three spectators} seemed quite stupefied . [They]_{8569-the three spectators} offered no interference , and [the boy]_{423-the boy} and [man]_5049-man rolled on the ground together ; [the former]_{1460-the former} , heedless of the blows that showered upon [him]_{423-the boy} , wrenching [his]_{423-the boy} hands tighter and tighter in the garments about [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} ’s breast , and never ceasing to call for help with all [his]_{423-the boy} might . The contest , however , was too unequal to last long . [Sikes]_149-sikes had [him]_{8568-the strong man} down , and [his]_{8568-the strong man} knee was on [his]_{8568-the strong man} throat , when [Crackit]_201-toby pulled [him]_{8568-the strong man} back with a look of alarm , and pointed to the window . There were lights gleaming below , voices in loud and earnest conversation , the tramp of hurried footsteps — endless they seemed in number — crossing [the nearest wooden bridge]_{8574-the nearest wooden bridge} . [One man on horseback]_{8575-one man on horseback} seemed to be among [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} ; for there was the noise of hoofs rattling on the uneven pavement . The gleam of lights increased ; the footsteps came more thickly and noisily on . Then , came a loud knocking at the door , and then a hoarse murmur from such a multitude of angry voices as would have made the boldest quail . “_[4314-you] Help ! ” shrieked [the boy]_{423-the boy} in a voice that rent the air . “_[4322-he] [He]_4322-he ’s here ! Break down the door ! ” “_{[1077-the king]} In [the King]_{1077-the king} ’s name , ” cried the voices without ; and the hoarse cry arose again , but louder . “_{[1077-the king]} Break down the door ! ” screamed [the boy]_{423-the boy} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_4324-you [they]_4324-you ’ll never open it . Run straight to [the room where the light is]_{4325-the room where the light is} . Break down the door ! ” [Strokes]_287-strokes , thick and heavy , rattled upon the door and lower window - shutters as [he]_0-i ceased to speak , and a loud huzzah burst from [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} ; giving [the listener]_{8202-the listener} , for the first time , some adequate idea of its immense extent . “_{[1077-the king]} Open the door of some place where [I]_0-i can lock this screeching Hell - babe , ” cried [Sikes]_149-sikes fiercely ; running to and fro , and dragging [the boy]_{423-the boy} , now , as easily as if [he]_{423-the boy} were an empty sack . “_{[1077-the king]} That door . Quick ! ” [He]_0-i flung [him]_{423-the boy} in , bolted it , and turned the key . “_{[1077-the king]} Is the downstairs door fast ? ” “_{[1077-the king]} Double - locked and chained , ” replied [Crackit]_201-toby , who , with [the other two men]_{8582-the other two men} , still remained quite helpless and bewildered . “_{[1077-the king]} The panels — are they strong ? ” “_{[1077-the king]} Lined with sheet - iron . ” “_{[1077-the king]} And the windows too ? ” “_{[1077-the king]} Yes , and the windows . ” “_{[1077-the king]} Damn [you]_0-i ! ” cried [the desperate ruffian]_{8583-the desperate ruffian} , throwing up the sash and menacing [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} . “_{[1077-the king]} Do [your]_0-i worst ! [I]_0-i ’ll cheat [you]_0-i yet ! ” Of all the terrific yells that ever fell on mortal ears , none could exceed the cry of [the infuriated throng]_{8585-the infuriated throng} . [Some]_5774-some shouted to [those who were nearest to set [the house]_{403-the house} on fire]_{8587-those who were nearest to set the house on fire} ; [others]_2782-others roared to [the officers]_{6861-the officers} to shoot [him]_{4326-the man who brings a ladder} dead . Among [them]_{1353-the crowd} all , [none]_353-none showed such fury as [the man on horseback]_{8592-the man on horseback} , who , throwing [himself]_{8592-the man on horseback} out of the saddle , and bursting through [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} as if [he]_{8592-the man on horseback} were parting water , cried , beneath the window , in a voice that rose above all others , “_[0-i] Twenty guineas to [the man who brings a ladder]_{4326-the man who brings a ladder} ! ” The nearest voices took up the cry , and [hundreds]_{8594-hundreds} echoed it . [Some]_5774-some called for ladders , some for sledge - hammers ; [some]_5774-some ran with torches to and fro as if to seek them , and still came back and roared again ; some spent [their]_5774-some breath in impotent curses and execrations ; [some]_5774-some pressed forward with the ecstasy of [madmen]_3107-madmen , and thus impeded the progress of [those below]_{8599-those below} ; [some among the boldest attempted to climb up by the water - spout and crevices in the wall]_{8600-some among the boldest attempted to climb up by the water - spout and crevices in the wall} ; and all waved to and fro , in the darkness beneath , like a field of corn moved by an angry wind : and joined from time to time in one loud furious roar . “_[0-i] The tide , ” cried [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} , as [he]_{8300-the murderer} staggered back into [the room]_{418-the room} , and shut the faces out , “_[0-i] the tide was in as [I]_0-i came up . Give [me]_0-i a rope , a long rope . [They]_4327-they ’re all in front . [I]_0-i may drop into [the Folly Ditch]_{117-folly ditch} , and clear off that way . Give [me]_0-i a rope , or [I]_0-i shall do three more murders and kill [myself]_0-i . ” [The panic - stricken men]_{8603-the panic - stricken men} pointed to where such articles were kept ; [the murderer , hastily selecting the longest and strongest cord]_{8604-the murderer , hastily selecting the longest and strongest cord} , hurried up to [the house - top]_{8605-the house - top} . All the windows in [the rear of [the house]_{403-the house}]_{8606-the rear of the house} had been long ago bricked up , except one small trap in [the room where [the boy]_{423-the boy} was locked , and that was too small even for the passage of [his]_{423-the boy} body]_{8608-the room where the boy was locked , and that was too small even for the passage of his body} . But , from this aperture , [he]_{8300-the murderer} had never ceased to call on those without , to guard the back ; and thus , when [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} emerged at last on [the house - top]_{8605-the house - top} by the door in the roof , a loud shout proclaimed the fact to [those in front , who immediately began to pour round , pressing upon each other in an unbroken stream]_{8612-those in front , who immediately began to pour round , pressing upon each other in an unbroken stream} . [He]_{8300-the murderer} planted a board , which [he]_{8300-the murderer} had carried up with [him]_{8300-the murderer} for the purpose , so firmly against the door that it must be matter of great difficulty to open it from the inside ; and creeping over the tiles , looked over the low parapet . The water was out , and [the ditch]_{2565-the ditch} a bed of mud . [The crowd]_{1353-the crowd} had been hushed during these few moments , watching [his]_{8300-the murderer} motions and doubtful of [his]_{8300-the murderer} purpose , but the instant [they]_{1353-the crowd} perceived it and knew it was defeated , [they]_{1353-the crowd} raised a cry of triumphant execration to which all [their]_{1353-the crowd} previous shouting had been whispers . Again and again it rose . [Those who were at too great a distance to know its meaning]_{8615-those who were at too great a distance to know its meaning} , took up the sound ; it echoed and re - echoed ; it seemed as though [the whole city]_{8616-the whole city} had poured [[its]_{8616-the whole city} population]_{8617-its population} out to curse [him]_{8300-the murderer} . On pressed [the people from the front]_{8618-the people from the front} — on , on , on , in a strong struggling current of angry faces , with here and there a glaring torch to lighten [them]_{1353-the crowd} up , and show [them]_{1353-the crowd} out in all [their]_{1353-the crowd} wrath and passion . [The houses on the opposite side of [the ditch]_{2565-the ditch}]_{8619-the houses on the opposite side of the ditch} had been entered by [the mob]_{4294-the mob} ; sashes were thrown up , or torn bodily out ; there were tiers and tiers of faces in every window ; cluster upon cluster of people clinging to [every house - top]_{8622-every house - top} . [Each little bridge]_{8623-each little bridge} ( and there were three in sight ) bent beneath the weight of [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} upon [it]_{8623-each little bridge} . Still the current poured on to find some nook or hole from which to vent [their]_4328-their shouts , and only for an instant see [the wretch]_{5282-the wretch} . “_[4328-their] [They]_4328-their have [him]_4329-him now , ” cried [a man on the nearest bridge]_{8626-a man on the nearest bridge} . “_[4328-their] Hurrah ! ” [The crowd]_{1353-the crowd} grew light with uncovered heads ; and again the shout uprose . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will give fifty pounds , ” cried [an old gentleman from the same quarter]_{8628-an old gentleman from the same quarter} , “_[0-i] to [the man who takes [him]_4329-him alive]_{4330-the man who takes him alive} . [I]_0-i will remain here , till [he]_{4330-the man who takes him alive} come to ask [me]_0-i for it . ” There was another roar . At this moment the word was passed among [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} that the door was forced at last , and that [he]_{4330-the man who takes him alive} who had first called for the ladder had mounted into [the room]_{418-the room} . The stream abruptly turned , as this intelligence ran from mouth to mouth ; and [the people at the windows]_{8631-the people at the windows} , seeing those upon [the bridges]_{8632-the bridges} pouring back , quitted [their]_{8631-the people at the windows} stations , and running into [the street]_{4555-the street} , joined [the concourse that now thronged [pell - mell]_{120-pell - mell} to [the spot [they]_{8631-the people at the windows} had left]_{8635-the spot they had left} : [each man]_{8636-each man} crushing and striving with [[his]_{8636-each man} neighbor]_{8637-his neighbor} , and all panting with impatience to get near the door , and look upon [the criminal]_{6716-the criminal} as [the officers]_{6861-the officers} brought [him]_4329-him out]_{8634-the concourse that now thronged pell - mell to the spot they had left : each man crushing and striving with his neighbor , and all panting with impatience to get near the door , and look upon the criminal as the officers brought him out} . The cries and shrieks of [those who were pressed almost to suffocation , or trampled down and trodden under foot in the confusion]_{8640-those who were pressed almost to suffocation , or trampled down and trodden under foot in the confusion} , were dreadful ; the narrow ways were completely blocked up ; and at this time , between the rush of [some]_5774-some to regain the space in front of [the house]_{403-the house} , and the unavailing struggles of [others]_2782-others to extricate [themselves]_2782-others from the mass , the immediate attention was distracted from [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} , although the universal eagerness for [his]_{8300-the murderer} capture was , if possible , increased . [The man]_{843-the man} had shrunk down , thoroughly quelled by the ferocity of [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} , and the impossibility of escape ; but seeing this sudden change with no less rapidity than it had occurred , [he]_{843-the man} sprang upon [his]_{843-the man} feet , determined to make one last effort for [his]_{843-the man} life by dropping into [the ditch]_{2565-the ditch} , and , at the risk of being stifled , endeavouring to creep away in the darkness and confusion . Roused into new strength and energy , and stimulated by the noise within [the house]_{403-the house} which announced that an entrance had really been effected , [he]_{843-the man} set [his]_{843-the man} foot against the stack of chimneys , fastened one end of the rope tightly and firmly round it , and with the other made a strong running noose by the aid of [his]_{843-the man} hands and teeth almost in a second . [He]_{843-the man} could let [himself]_{843-the man} down by the cord to within a less distance of the ground than [his]_{843-the man} own height , and had [his]_{843-the man} knife ready in [his]_{843-the man} hand to cut it then and drop . At the very instant when [he]_{843-the man} brought the loop over [his]_{843-the man} head previous to slipping it beneath [his]_{843-the man} arm - pits , and when [the old gentleman before - mentioned]_{8649-the old gentleman before - mentioned} ( who had clung so tight to the railing of [the bridge]_{5929-the bridge} as to resist the force of [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} , and retain [his]_{843-the man} position ) earnestly warned those about [him]_{843-the man} that [the man]_{843-the man} was about to lower [himself]_{843-the man} down — at that very instant [the murderer]_{8300-the murderer} , looking behind [him]_{843-the man} on the roof , threw [his]_{8300-the murderer} arms above [his]_{8300-the murderer} head , and uttered a yell of terror . “_{[4330-the man who takes him alive]} The eyes again ! ” [he]_{8300-the murderer} cried in an unearthly screech . Staggering as if struck by lightning , [he]_{843-the man} lost [his]_{843-the man} balance and tumbled over the parapet . The noose was on [his]_{843-the man} neck . It ran up with [his]_{843-the man} weight , tight as a bow - string , and swift as the arrow it speeds . [He]_{843-the man} fell for five - and - thirty feet . There was a sudden jerk , a terrific convulsion of the limbs ; and there [he]_{843-the man} hung , with the open knife clenched in [his]_{843-the man} stiffening hand . The old chimney quivered with the shock , but stood it bravely . [The murderer]_{8300-the murderer} swung lifeless against the wall ; and [the boy]_{423-the boy} , thrusting aside the dangling body which obscured [his]_{423-the boy} view , called to [the people]_{397-the people} to come and take [him]_{843-the man} out , for God ’s sake . [A dog , which had lain concealed till now , ran backwards and forwards on the parapet]_{8657-a dog , which had lain concealed till now , ran backwards and forwards on the parapet} with a dismal howl , and collecting [himself]_{843-the man} for a spring , jumped for [the dead man]_{8658-the dead man} ’s shoulders . Missing [his]_{843-the man} aim , [he]_{843-the man} fell into the ditch , turning completely over as [he]_{843-the man} went ; and striking [his]_{843-the man} head against a stone , dashed out [his]_{843-the man} brains . CHAPTER LI . AFFORDING AN EXPLANATION OF MORE MYSTERIES THAN ONE , AND COMPREHENDING A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE WITH NO WORD OF SETTLEMENT OR PIN - MONEY The events narrated in the last chapter were yet but two days old , when [Oliver]_123-oliver found [himself]_123-oliver , at three o’clock in the afternoon , in [a travelling - carriage]_{8659-a travelling - carriage} rolling fast towards [[his]_123-oliver native town]_{8660-his native town} . [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , and [Rose]_252-rose , and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{178-mrs. bedwin} , and [the good doctor]_{6936-the good doctor} were with [him]_123-oliver : and [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} followed in a post - chaise , accompanied by [one other person whose name had not been mentioned]_{8662-one other person whose name had not been mentioned} . [They]_8663-they had not talked much upon the way ; for [Oliver]_123-oliver was in a flutter of agitation and uncertainty which deprived [him]_123-oliver of the power of collecting [his]_123-oliver thoughts , and almost of speech , and appeared to have scarcely less effect on [[his]_123-oliver companions]_{499-his companions} , who shared it , in at least an equal degree . [He]_123-oliver and [the two ladies]_{6661-the two ladies} had been very carefully made acquainted by [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} with the nature of the admissions which had been forced from [Monks]_226-monks ; and although [they]_8663-they knew that the object of [their]_8663-they present journey was to complete the work which had been so well begun , still the whole matter was enveloped in enough of doubt and mystery to leave [them]_8663-they in endurance of the most intense suspense . [The same kind friend]_{8666-the same kind friend} had , with [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} ’s assistance , cautiously stopped all channels of communication through which [they]_8663-they could receive intelligence of the dreadful occurrences that had so recently taken place . “_{[4330-the man who takes him alive]} It was quite true , ” [he]_123-oliver said , “_{[4330-the man who takes him alive]} that [they]_4331-they must know [them]_4331-they before long , but it might be at a better time than the present , and it could not be at a worse . ” So , [they]_8663-they travelled on in silence : [each]_8667-each busied with reflections on the object which had brought [them]_8663-they together : and [no one]_{1478-no one} disposed to give utterance to the thoughts which crowded upon all . But if [Oliver]_123-oliver , under these influences , had remained silent while [they]_8663-they journeyed towards [his]_123-oliver birth - place by [a road]_{5967-a road} [he]_123-oliver had never seen , how the whole current of [his]_123-oliver recollections ran back to old times , and what a crowd of emotions were wakened up in [his]_123-oliver breast , when they turned into that which [he]_123-oliver had traversed on foot : [a poor houseless , wandering boy , without [a friend]_{4278-a friend} to help [him]_123-oliver , or a roof to shelter [his]_123-oliver head]_{8670-a poor houseless , wandering boy , without a friend to help him , or a roof to shelter his head} . “_[4331-they] See there , there ! ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , eagerly clasping the hand of [Rose]_252-rose , and pointing out at the carriage window ; “_[4331-they] that ’s the stile [I]_0-i came over ; there are the hedges [I]_0-i crept behind , for fear [any one]_{4907-any one} should overtake [me]_0-i and force [me]_0-i back ! Yonder is the path across [the fields]_{1006-the fields} , leading to [the old house where [I]_0-i was [a little child]_{3982-a little child}]_{4334-the old house where i was a little child} ! Oh [Dick]_155-dick , [Dick]_155-dick , [[my]_0-i dear old friend]_{4336-my dear old friend} , if [I]_0-i could only see [you]_0-i now ! ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will see [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} soon , ” replied [Rose]_252-rose , gently taking [his]_{4336-my dear old friend} folded hands between [her]_252-rose own . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i shall tell [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} how happy [you]_0-i are , and how rich [you]_0-i have grown , and that in all [your]_0-i happiness [you]_0-i have none so great as the coming back to make [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} happy too . ” “_{[4337-we’ll]} Yes , yes , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver , “_{[4337-we’ll]} and [we’ll]_4337-we’ll — [we’ll]_4337-we’ll take [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} away from [here]_4553-here , and have [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} clothed and taught , and send [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} to [some quiet country place where [he]_{4336-my dear old friend} may grow strong and well,—shall [we]_4337-we’ll ? ”]_{8672-some quiet country place where he may grow strong and well,—shall we ? ”} [Rose]_252-rose nodded “_{[4337-we’ll]} yes , ” for [the boy]_{423-the boy} was smiling through such happy tears that [she]_252-rose could not speak . “_{[4337-we’ll]} [You]_0-i will be kind and good to [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} , for [you]_0-i are to [every one]_{4339-every one} , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] It will make [you]_0-i cry , [I]_0-i know , to hear what [he]_{4336-my dear old friend} can tell ; but never mind , never mind , it will be all over , and [you]_0-i will smile again — [I]_0-i know that too — to think how changed [he]_{4336-my dear old friend} is ; [you]_0-i did the same with [me]_0-i . [He]_{4336-my dear old friend} said ‘ God bless [you]_0-i ’ to [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i ran away , ” cried [the boy]_{423-the boy} with a burst of affectionate emotion ; “_{[4336-my dear old friend]} and [I]_0-i will say ‘ God bless [you]_0-i ’ now , and show [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} how [I]_0-i love [him]_{4336-my dear old friend} for it ! ” As [they]_8675-they approached [the town]_{812-the town} , and at length drove through [[its]_{812-the town} narrow streets]_{8677-its narrow streets} , it became matter of no small difficulty to restrain [the boy]_{423-the boy} within reasonable bounds . There was [[Sowerberry]_{143-mrs. sowerberry} ’s [the undertaker]_{486-the undertaker} ’s]_{8679-sowerberry ’s the undertaker ’s} just as [it]_{8679-sowerberry ’s the undertaker ’s} used to be , only smaller and less imposing in appearance than [he]_{423-the boy} remembered it — there were [all [the well - known shops]_{8682-the well - known shops} and [houses]_1159-houses , with almost every one of which [he]_{423-the boy} had some slight incident connected]_{8681-all the well - known shops and houses , with almost every one of which he had some slight incident connected} — there was [[Gamfield]_{138-mr. gamfield} ’s cart]_{8684-gamfield ’s cart} , [the very cart [he]_{423-the boy} used to have]_{8685-the very cart he used to have} , standing at [the old public - house]_{8686-the old public - house} door — there was [the workhouse]_{321-the workhouse} , [the dreary prison of [his]_{423-the boy} youthful days]_{8688-the dreary prison of his youthful days} , with [its]_{321-the workhouse} dismal windows frowning on [the street]_{4555-the street} — there was [the same lean porter]_{8690-the same lean porter} standing at the gate , at sight of whom [Oliver]_123-oliver involuntarily shrunk back , and then laughed at [himself]_123-oliver for being so foolish , then cried , then laughed again — there were scores of faces at the doors and windows that [he]_{423-the boy} knew quite well — there was nearly everything as if [he]_{423-the boy} had left [it]_8691-it but yesterday , and all [his]_{423-the boy} recent life had been but a happy dream . But it was pure , earnest , joyful reality . [They]_8692-they drove straight to the door of [the chief hotel]_{8693-the chief hotel} ( which [Oliver]_123-oliver used to stare up at , with awe , and think [a mighty palace]_{8694-a mighty palace} , but which had somehow fallen off in grandeur and size ) ; and here was [Mr. Grimwig]_{8695-mr. grimwig} all ready to receive [them]_8692-they , kissing [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , and [the old one]_{934-the old one} too , when [they]_8692-they got out of [the coach]_{1056-the coach} , as if [he]_{423-the boy} were [the grandfather of [the whole party]_{8700-the whole party}]_{8699-the grandfather of the whole party} , all smiles and kindness , and not offering to eat [his]_{423-the boy} head — no , not once ; not even when [he]_{423-the boy} contradicted [a very old postboy about [the nearest road to [London]_6-london]_{8702-the nearest road to london}]_{8701-a very old postboy about the nearest road to london} , and maintained [he]_{423-the boy} knew it best , though [he]_{423-the boy} had only come that way once , and that time fast asleep . There was dinner prepared , and there were [bedrooms]_{8703-bedrooms} ready , and everything was arranged as if by magic . Notwithstanding all this , when the hurry of the first half - hour was over , the same silence and constraint prevailed that had marked [their]_8692-they journey down . [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} did not join [them]_8692-they at dinner , but remained in [a separate room]_{8704-a separate room} . [The two other gentlemen]_{8705-the two other gentlemen} hurried in and out with anxious faces , and , during the short intervals when [they]_{8705-the two other gentlemen} were present , conversed apart . Once , [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} was called away , and after being absent for nearly an hour , returned with eyes swollen with weeping . All these things made [Rose]_252-rose and [Oliver]_123-oliver , who were not in any new secrets , nervous and uncomfortable . [They]_8692-they sat wondering , in silence ; or , if [they]_8692-they exchanged a few words , spoke in whispers , as if [they]_8692-they were afraid to hear the sound of [their]_8692-they own voices . At length , when nine o’clock had come , and [they]_8692-they began to think [they]_8692-they were to hear no more that night , [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} and [Mr. Grimwig]_{8706-mr. grimwig} entered [the room]_{418-the room} , followed by [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} and [a man whom [Oliver]_123-oliver]_{8708-a man whom oliver} almost shrieked with surprise to see ; for [they]_8692-they told [him]_123-oliver it was [[his]_123-oliver brother]_{3507-his brother} , and it was [the same man [he]_123-oliver had met at [the market - town]_{3075-the market - town} , and seen looking in with [Fagin]_161-fagin at the window of [[his]_123-oliver little room]_{8712-his little room}]_{8710-the same man he had met at the market - town , and seen looking in with fagin at the window of his little room} . [Monks]_226-monks cast a look of hate , which , even then , [he]_123-oliver could not dissemble , at [the astonished boy]_{8713-the astonished boy} , and sat down near the door . [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , who had papers in [his]_0-i hand , walked to a table near which [Rose]_252-rose and [Oliver]_123-oliver were seated . “_[0-i] This is a painful task , ” said [he]_0-i , “_[0-i] but these declarations , which have been signed in [London]_6-london before [many gentlemen]_{4340-many gentlemen} , must be in substance repeated [here]_4553-here . [I]_0-i would have spared [you]_4342-your the degradation , but [we]_4343-we must hear them from [your]_4342-your own lips before [we]_4343-we part , and [you]_4342-your know why . ” “_[0-i] Go on , ” said [the person]_{7118-the person} addressed , turning away [his]_0-i face . “_[0-i] Quick . [I]_0-i have almost done enough , [I]_0-i think . Do n’t keep [me]_0-i here . ” “_{[4344-this child]} [This child]_{4344-this child} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , drawing [Oliver]_123-oliver to [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} , and laying [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} hand upon [his]_123-oliver head , “_{[4344-this child]} is [[your]_4342-your half - brother]_{4345-your half - brother} ; [the illegitimate son of [[your]_4342-your father]_{2303-your father} , [[my]_0-i dear friend]_{4348-my dear friend} [Edwin Leeford]_{288-edwin leeford}]_{4346-the illegitimate son of your father , my dear friend edwin leeford} , by [poor young [Agnes Fleming]_261-agnes , who died in giving [him]_{4344-this child} birth]_{4349-poor young agnes fleming , who died in giving him birth} . ” “_[261-agnes] Yes , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , scowling at [the trembling boy]_{8715-the trembling boy} : the beating of whose heart [he]_{8715-the trembling boy} might have heard . “_[261-agnes] That is [the bastard child]_{4350-the bastard child} . ” “_{[4350-the bastard child]} The term [you]_4351-you use , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , sternly , “_[4351-you] is a reproach to those long since passed beyond the feeble censure of [the world]_{351-the world} . It reflects disgrace on [no one living]_{4353-no one living} , except [you]_4351-you who use it . Let that pass . [He]_{4344-this child} was born in [this town]_{3696-this town} . ” “_{[4344-this child]} In [the workhouse of [this town]_{3696-this town}]_{4355-the workhouse of this town} , ” was the sullen reply . “_[4351-you] [You]_4351-you have the story there . ” [He]_0-i pointed impatiently to the papers as [he]_0-i spoke . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must have it here , too , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , looking round upon [the listeners]_{8360-the listeners} . “_[0-i] Listen then ! [You]_4351-you ! ” returned [Monks]_226-monks . “_[4351-you] [[His]_{4344-this child} father]_{4583-his father} being taken ill at [Rome]_110-rome , was joined by [[his]_{4583-his father} wife]_{787-his wife} , [[my]_0-i mother]_{4905-my mother} , from whom [he]_{4583-his father} had been long separated , who went from [Paris]_111-paris and took [me]_0-i with [her]_{787-his wife} — to look after [[his]_{4583-his father} property]_{4360-his property} , for what [I]_0-i know , for [she]_{787-his wife} had no great affection for [him]_{4583-his father} , nor [he]_{4583-his father} for [her]_{787-his wife} . [He]_{4583-his father} knew nothing of [us]_4361-us , for [his]_{4583-his father} senses were gone , and [he]_{4583-his father} slumbered on till next day , when [he]_{4583-his father} died . Among the papers in [his]_{4583-his father} desk , were two , dated on the night [his]_{4583-his father} illness first came on , directed to [yourself]_{4362-yourself} ” ; [he]_{4583-his father} addressed [himself]_{4583-his father} to [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “_{[4362-yourself]} and enclosed in a few short lines to [you]_{4362-yourself} , with an intimation on the cover of the package that it was not to be forwarded till after [he]_{4583-his father} was dead . One of these papers was a letter to [this girl]_{4363-this girl} [Agnes]_261-agnes ; the other a will . ” “_[261-agnes] What of the letter ? ” asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[261-agnes] The letter?—A sheet of paper crossed and crossed again , with a penitent confession , and prayers to [God]_171-god to help [her]_{4363-this girl} . [He]_{4583-his father} had palmed a tale on [the girl]_{1840-the girl} that some secret mystery — to be explained one day — prevented [his]_{4583-his father} marrying [her]_{1840-the girl} just then ; and so [she]_{1840-the girl} had gone on , trusting patiently to [him]_{4583-his father} , until [she]_{1840-the girl} trusted too far , and lost what [none]_353-none could ever give [her]_{1840-the girl} back . [She]_{1840-the girl} was , at that time , within a few months of [her]_{1840-the girl} confinement . [He]_{4583-his father} told [her]_{1840-the girl} all [he]_{4583-his father} had meant to do , to hide [her]_{1840-the girl} shame , if [he]_{4583-his father} had lived , and prayed [her]_{1840-the girl} , if [he]_{4583-his father} died , not to curse [his]_{4583-his father} memory , or think the consequences of [their]_4366-their sin would be visited on [her]_{1840-the girl} or [[their]_4366-their young child]_{4367-their young child} ; for all the guilt was [his]_{4583-his father} . [He]_{4583-his father} reminded [her]_{1840-the girl} of the day [he]_{4583-his father} had given [her]_{1840-the girl} the little locket and the ring with [her]_{1840-the girl} christian name engraved upon it , and a blank left for that which [he]_{4583-his father} hoped one day to have bestowed upon [her]_{1840-the girl} — prayed [her]_{1840-the girl} yet to keep it , and wear it next [her]_{1840-the girl} heart , as [she]_{1840-the girl} had done before — and then ran on , wildly , in the same words , over and over again , as if [he]_{4583-his father} had gone distracted . [I]_0-i believe [he]_{4583-his father} had . ” “_{[4583-his father]} The will , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , as [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s tears fell fast . [Monks]_226-monks was silent . “_{[4583-his father]} The will , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , speaking for [him]_123-oliver , “_{[4583-his father]} was in the same spirit as the letter . [He]_{4583-his father} talked of miseries which [[his]_{4583-his father} wife]_{787-his wife} had brought upon [him]_{4583-his father} ; of the rebellious disposition , vice , malice , and premature bad passions of [you]_4369-you [[his]_{4583-his father} only son]_{4370-his only son} , who had been trained to hate [him]_{4583-his father} ; and left [you]_4369-you , and [[your]_4369-you mother]_{4825-your mother} , each an annuity of eight hundred pounds . The bulk of [his]_{4583-his father} property [he]_{4583-his father} divided into two equal portions — one for [Agnes Fleming]_261-agnes , and the other for [[their]_4372-their child]_{4373-their child} , if it should be born alive , and ever come of age . If it were [a girl]_{7260-a girl} , it was to inherit the money unconditionally ; but if [a boy]_{4627-a boy} , only on the stipulation that in [his]_{4627-a boy} minority [he]_{4627-a boy} should never have stained [his]_{4627-a boy} name with any public act of dishonour , meanness , cowardice , or wrong . [He]_{4583-his father} did this , [he]_{4583-his father} said , to mark [his]_{4583-his father} confidence in [the mother]_{2473-the mother} , and [his]_{4583-his father} conviction — only strengthened by approaching death — that [the child]_{306-the child} would share [her]_{2473-the mother} gentle heart , and noble nature . If [he]_{4583-his father} were disappointed in this expectation , then the money was to come to [you]_4369-you : for then , and not till then , when [both children]_{5465-both children} were equal , would [he]_{4583-his father} recognise [your]_4369-you prior claim upon [his]_{4583-his father} purse , who had none upon [his]_{4583-his father} heart , but had , from [an infant]_{4379-an infant} , repulsed [him]_{4583-his father} with coldness and aversion . ” “_{[4905-my mother]} [[My]_0-i mother]_{4905-my mother} , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , in a louder tone , “_{[4905-my mother]} did what [a woman]_{4784-a woman} should have done . [She]_{4905-my mother} burnt this will . The letter never reached its destination ; but that , and other proofs , [she]_{4905-my mother} kept , in case [they]_4382-they ever tried to lie away the blot . [[The girl]_{1840-the girl} ’s father]_{4384-the girl ’s father} had the truth from [her]_{1840-the girl} with every aggravation that [her]_{1840-the girl} violent hate — [I]_0-i love [her]_{1840-the girl} for it now — could add . Goaded by shame and dishonour [he]_{4384-the girl ’s father} fled with [[his]_{4384-the girl ’s father} children]_{3120-his children} into [a remote corner of [Wales]_121-wales]_{4386-a remote corner of wales} , changing [his]_{4384-the girl ’s father} very name that [[his]_{4384-the girl ’s father} friends]_{1809-his friends} might never know of [his]_{4384-the girl ’s father} retreat ; and here , no great while afterwards , [he]_{4384-the girl ’s father} was found dead in [[his]_{4384-the girl ’s father} bed]_{4388-his bed} . [The girl]_{1840-the girl} had left [[her]_{1840-the girl} [home]_4737-home]_{4390-her home} , in secret , some weeks before ; [he]_{4384-the girl ’s father} had searched for [her]_{1840-the girl} , on foot , in [every town]_{4392-every town} and [village near]_{4393-village near} ; it was on the night when [he]_{4384-the girl ’s father} returned [home]_4737-home , assured that [she]_{1840-the girl} had destroyed [herself]_{1840-the girl} , to hide [her]_{1840-the girl} shame and [his]_{4384-the girl ’s father} , that [his]_{4384-the girl ’s father} old heart broke . ” There was a short silence here , until [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} took up the thread of the narrative . “_{[4395-this man’s]} Years after this , ” [he]_0-i said , “_{[4395-this man’s]} [this man’s]_{4395-this man’s} — [Edward Leeford’s]_{289-edward leeford’s} — [mother]_4602-mother came to [me]_0-i . [He]_{4384-the girl ’s father} had left [her]_{1840-the girl} , when only eighteen ; robbed [her]_{1840-the girl} of jewels and money ; gambled , squandered , forged , and fled to [London]_6-london : where for two years [he]_{4384-the girl ’s father} had associated with [the lowest outcasts]_{4397-the lowest outcasts} . [She]_{1840-the girl} was sinking under a painful and incurable disease , and wished to recover [him]_{4384-the girl ’s father} before [she]_{1840-the girl} died . Inquiries were set on foot , and strict searches made . [They]_4398-they were unavailing for a long time , but ultimately successful ; and [he]_{4384-the girl ’s father} went back with [her]_{1840-the girl} to [France]_108-france . ” “_{[1840-the girl]} There [she]_{1840-the girl} died , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , “_{[1840-the girl]} after a lingering illness ; and , on [her]_{1840-the girl} death - bed , [she]_{1840-the girl} bequeathed these secrets to [me]_0-i , together with [her]_{1840-the girl} unquenchable and deadly hatred of all whom [they]_4399-they involved — though [she]_{1840-the girl} need not have left [me]_0-i that , for [I]_0-i had inherited it long before . [She]_{1840-the girl} would not believe that [the girl]_{1840-the girl} had destroyed [herself]_{1840-the girl} , and [the child]_{306-the child} too , but was filled with the impression that [a male child]_{4402-a male child} had been born , and was alive . [I]_0-i swore to [her]_{1840-the girl} , if ever it crossed [my]_0-i path , to hunt it down ; never to let [it]_4403-it rest ; to pursue it with the bitterest and most unrelenting animosity ; to vent upon it the hatred that [I]_0-i deeply felt , and to spit upon the empty vaunt of that insulting will by dragging it , if [I]_0-i could , to the very gallows - foot . [She]_{1840-the girl} was right . [He]_{4402-a male child} came in [my]_0-i way at last . [I]_0-i began well ; and , but for babbling drabs , [I]_0-i would have finished as [I]_0-i began ! ” As [the villain]_{2978-the villain} folded [his]_{2978-the villain} arms tight together , and muttered curses on [himself]_{2978-the villain} in the impotence of baffled malice , [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} turned to [the terrified group beside [him]_{173-mr. brownlow}]_{8718-the terrified group beside him} , and explained that [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , who had been [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} old accomplice and confidant]_{8720-his old accomplice and confidant} , had a large reward for keeping [Oliver]_123-oliver ensnared : of which some part was to be given up , in the event of [his]_{4402-a male child} being rescued : and that a dispute on this head had led to [their]_{8718-the terrified group beside him} visit to [the country house]_{8721-the country house} for the purpose of identifying [him]_{4402-a male child} . “_[0-i] The locket and ring ? ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , turning to [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i bought them from [the man]_{843-the man} and woman [I]_0-i told [you]_4405-you of , who stole [them]_4406-them from [the nurse]_{327-the nurse} , who stole [them]_4406-them from the corpse , ” answered [Monks]_226-monks without raising [his]_226-monks eyes . “_[4405-you] [You]_4405-you know what became of [them]_4406-them . ” [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} merely nodded to [Mr. Grimwig]_{8722-mr. grimwig} , who disappearing with great alacrity , shortly returned , pushing in [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , and dragging [[her]_{8722-mr. grimwig} unwilling consort]_{8723-her unwilling consort} after [him]_{8722-mr. grimwig} . “_[4405-you] Do [my]_0-i hi ’s deceive [me]_0-i ! ” cried [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , with ill - feigned enthusiasm , “_[123-oliver] or is that [little Oliver]_123-oliver ? Oh O - li - ver , if [you]_4405-you know’d how [I]_0-i ’ve been a - grieving for [you]_4405-you — ” “_[0-i] Hold [your]_4405-you tongue , [fool]_4408-fool , ” murmured [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[4408-fool] Is n’t natur , natur , [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} ? ” remonstrated [the workhouse master]_{8724-the workhouse master} . “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} Ca n’t [I]_0-i be supposed to feel—_I _ as brought [him]_123-oliver up porochially — when [I]_0-i see [him]_123-oliver a - setting here among [ladies]_928-ladies and [gentlemen of the very affablest description]_{4410-gentlemen of the very affablest description} ! [I]_0-i always loved [that boy]_{4614-that boy} as if [he]_{4614-that boy} ’d been [my]_0-i — [my]_0-i — [[my]_0-i own grandfather]_{4412-my own grandfather} , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , halting for an appropriate comparison . “_{[4614-that boy]} [Master Oliver]_123-oliver , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} , [you]_{4649-my dear} remember [the blessed gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4414-the blessed gentleman in the white waistcoat} ? Ah ! [he]_123-oliver went to [heaven]_1432-heaven last week , in a oak coffin with plated handles , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ” “_[123-oliver] Come , [sir]_4543-sir , ” said [Mr. Grimwig]_{8725-mr. grimwig} , tartly ; “_[123-oliver] suppress [your]_4543-sir feelings . ” “_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i will do [my]_0-i endeavours , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] How do [you]_4543-sir do , [sir]_4543-sir ? [I]_0-i hope [you]_4543-sir are very well . ” This salutation was addressed to [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , who had stepped up to within a short distance of [the respectable couple]_{8726-the respectable couple} . [He]_{173-mr. brownlow} inquired , as [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} pointed to [Monks]_226-monks , “_[0-i] Do [you]_4543-sir know [that person]_{556-that person} ? ” “_[4543-sir] No , ” replied [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} flatly . “_[4543-sir] Perhaps _ [you]_4543-sir _ do n’t ? ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , addressing [[her]_{258-mrs. bumble} spouse]_{7461-her spouse} . “_[4543-sir] [I]_0-i never saw [him]_{556-that person} in all [my]_0-i life , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} . “_[0-i] Nor sold [him]_{556-that person} anything , perhaps ? ” “_[0-i] No , ” replied [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . “_[0-i] [You]_4543-sir never had , perhaps , a certain gold locket and ring ? ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] Certainly not , ” replied [the matron]_{6006-the matron} . “_[0-i] Why are [we]_4420-we brought here to answer to such nonsense as this ? ” Again [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} nodded to [Mr. Grimwig]_{8729-mr. grimwig} ; and again [that gentleman]_{586-that gentleman} limped away with extraordinary readiness . But not again did [he]_{586-that gentleman} return with [a stout man]_{1400-a stout man} and [wife]_8732-wife ; for this time , [he]_{586-that gentleman} led in [two palsied women , who shook and tottered as [they]_{8733-two palsied women , who shook and tottered as they walked} walked]_{8733-two palsied women , who shook and tottered as they walked} . “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir shut the door the night [old Sally]_{214-old sally} died , ” said [the foremost one]_{8734-the foremost one} , raising [her]_{8734-the foremost one} shrivelled hand , “_[4543-sir] but [you]_4543-sir could n’t shut out the sound , nor stop the chinks . ” “_[4543-sir] No , no , ” said [the other]_{591-the other} , looking round [her]_{214-old sally} and wagging [her]_{591-the other} toothless jaws . “_[4543-sir] No , no , no . ” “_{[214-old sally]} [We]_4420-we heard [her]_{214-old sally} try to tell [you]_4543-sir what [she]_{214-old sally} ’d done , and saw [you]_4543-sir take a paper from [her]_{214-old sally} hand , and watched [you]_4543-sir too , next day , to [[the pawnbroker]_{3359-the pawnbroker} ’s shop]_{4422-the pawnbroker ’s shop} , ” said [the first]_{6112-the first} . “_[4543-sir] Yes , ” added [the second]_{7678-the second} , “_[4543-sir] and it was a ‘ locket and gold ring . ’ [We]_4420-we found out that , and saw it given [you]_4543-sir . [We]_4420-we were by . Oh ! [we]_4420-we were by . ” “_[4420-we] And [we]_4420-we know more than that , ” resumed [the first]_{6112-the first} , “_{[214-old sally]} for [she]_{214-old sally} told [us]_4420-we often , long ago , that [the young mother]_{4423-the young mother} had told [her]_{214-old sally} that , feeling [she]_{214-old sally} should never get over it , [she]_{214-old sally} was on [her]_{214-old sally} way , at the time that [she]_{214-old sally} was taken ill , to die near [the grave of [the father of [the child]_{306-the child}]_{4425-the father of the child}]_{4424-the grave of the father of the child} . ” “_{[214-old sally]} Would [you]_4427-you like to see [the pawnbroker]_{3359-the pawnbroker} [himself]_{3359-the pawnbroker} ? ” asked [Mr. Grimwig]_{8739-mr. grimwig} with a motion towards the door . “_[4427-you] No , ” replied [the woman]_{6103-the woman} ; “_[4427-you] if [he”—she]_{3359-the pawnbroker} pointed to [Monks—“has]_{291-monks—“has[3359-the pawnbroker]} been coward enough to confess , as [I]_0-i see [he]_{3359-the pawnbroker} has , and [you]_4427-you have sounded all these hags till [you]_4427-you have found the right ones , [I]_0-i have nothing more to say . [I]_0-i _ did _ sell them , and they ’re where [you]_4427-you ’ll never get them . What then ? ” “_[0-i] Nothing , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , “_[0-i] except that it remains for [us]_4429-us to take care that neither of [you]_4427-you is employed in a situation of trust again . [You]_4427-you may leave [the room]_{418-the room} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , looking about [him]_{128-mr. bumble} with great ruefulness , as [Mr. Grimwig]_{8741-mr. grimwig} disappeared with [the two old women]_{6109-the two old women} : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope that this unfortunate little circumstance will not deprive [me]_0-i of [[my]_0-i porochial office]_{4431-my porochial office} ? ” “_[0-i] Indeed it will , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[0-i] [You]_4427-you may make up [your]_4427-you mind to that , and think [yourself]_4427-you well off besides . ” “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} It was all [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} . [She]_{258-mrs. bumble} _ would _ do it , ” urged [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} ; first looking round to ascertain that [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} partner]_{6179-his partner} had left [the room]_{418-the room} . “_{[258-mrs. bumble]} That is no excuse , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[4427-you] [You]_4427-you were present on the occasion of the destruction of these trinkets , and indeed are the more guilty of the two , in the eye of the law ; for the law supposes that [[your]_4427-you wife]_{3366-your wife} acts under [your]_4427-you direction . ” “_{[4433-a ass]} If the law supposes that , ” said [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} , squeezing [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat emphatically in both hands , “_{[4433-a ass]} the law is [a ass]_{4433-a ass} — [a idiot]_{4434-a idiot} . If that ’s the eye of the law , the law is [a bachelor]_{479-a bachelor} ; and the worst [I]_0-i wish the law is , that [his]_0-i eye may be opened by experience — by experience . ” Laying great stress on the repetition of these two words , [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} fixed [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hat on very tight , and putting [his]_{128-mr. bumble} hands in [his]_{128-mr. bumble} pockets , followed [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} helpmate]_{7403-his helpmate} [downstairs]_{4734-downstairs} . “_{[2766-young lady]} [Young lady]_{2766-young lady} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , turning to [Rose]_252-rose , “_{[2766-young lady]} give [me]_0-i [your]_{2766-young lady} hand . Do not tremble . [You]_{2766-young lady} need not fear to hear the few remaining words [we]_4437-we have to say . ” “_[4438-they] If [they]_4438-they have — [I]_0-i do not know how [they]_4438-they can , but if [they]_4438-they have — any reference to [me]_0-i , ” said [Rose]_252-rose , “_[4438-they] pray let [me]_0-i hear [them]_4438-they at some other time . [I]_0-i have not strength or spirits now . ” “_[0-i] Nay , ” returned [the old gentleman]_{597-the old gentleman} , drawing [her]_252-rose arm through [his]_{597-the old gentleman} ; “_[0-i] [you]_{2766-young lady} have more fortitude than this , [I]_0-i am sure . Do [you]_0-i know [this young lady]_{1674-this young lady} , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” “_[0-i] Yes , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never saw [you]_{2766-young lady} before , ” said [Rose]_252-rose faintly . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen [you]_{2766-young lady} often , ” returned [Monks]_226-monks . “_[0-i] [The father of [the unhappy Agnes]_{4442-the unhappy agnes}]_{4441-the father of the unhappy agnes} had [_ two _ daughters]_{4443-_ two _ daughters} , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_{[4441-the father of the unhappy agnes]} What was the fate of the other — [the child]_{306-the child} ? ” “_{[306-the child]} [The child]_{306-the child} , ” replied [Monks]_226-monks , “_{[306-the child]} when [[her]_{306-the child} father]_{4446-her father} died in a strange place , in a strange name , without a letter , book , or scrap of paper that yielded the faintest clue by which [[his]_{4441-the father of the unhappy agnes} friends]_{1809-his friends} or [relatives]_{4448-relatives} could be traced — [the child]_{306-the child} was taken by [some wretched cottagers , who reared [it]_{306-the child} as [their]_{4450-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own} own]_{4450-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own} . ” “_{[4450-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} Go on , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , signing to [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} to approach . “_{[4450-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} Go on ! ” “_{[4450-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} [You]_{2766-young lady} could n’t find [the spot to which [these people]_{2387-these people} had repaired]_{4451-the spot to which these people had repaired} , ” said [Monks]_226-monks , “_{[4450-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} but where friendship fails , hatred will often force a way . [[My]_0-i mother]_{4905-my mother} found it , after a year of cunning search — ay , and found [the child]_{306-the child} . ” “_{[4905-my mother]} [She]_{4905-my mother} took it , did [she]_{4905-my mother} ? ” “_{[4905-my mother]} No . [The people]_{397-the people} were poor and began to sicken — at least [the man]_{843-the man} did — of [their]_{397-the people} fine humanity ; so [she]_{4905-my mother} left it with [them]_{397-the people} , giving [them]_{397-the people} a small present of money which would not last long , and promised more , which [she]_{4905-my mother} never meant to send . [She]_{4905-my mother} did n’t quite rely , however , on [their]_{397-the people} discontent and poverty for [the child]_{306-the child} ’s unhappiness , but told the history of [the sister]_{4458-the sister} ’s shame , with such alterations as suited [her]_{4905-my mother} ; bade [them]_{397-the people} take good heed of [the child]_{306-the child} , for [she]_{306-the child} came of bad blood ; and told [them]_{397-the people} [she]_{306-the child} was illegitimate , and sure to go wrong at one time or other . The circumstances countenanced all this ; [the people]_{397-the people} believed it ; and there [the child]_{306-the child} dragged on an existence , miserable enough even to satisfy [us]_4462-us , until [a widow lady]_{4463-a widow lady} , residing , then , at [Chester]_122-chester , saw [the girl]_{1840-the girl} by chance , pitied [her]_{1840-the girl} , and took [her]_{1840-the girl} [home]_4737-home . There was some cursed spell , [I]_0-i think , against [us]_4462-us ; for in spite of all [our]_4462-us efforts [she]_{1840-the girl} remained [there]_4593-there and was happy . [I]_0-i lost sight of [her]_{1840-the girl} , two or three years ago , and saw [her]_{1840-the girl} no more until a few months back . ” “_[0-i] Do [you]_0-i see [her]_{1840-the girl} now ? ” “_[0-i] Yes . Leaning on [your]_0-i arm . ” “_[0-i] But not the less [[my]_0-i niece]_{4467-my niece} , ” cried [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , folding [the fainting girl]_{8748-the fainting girl} in [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} arms ; “_[0-i] not the less [[my]_0-i dearest child]_{4468-my dearest child} . [I]_0-i would not lose [her]_{1840-the girl} now , for all the treasures of [the world]_{351-the world} . [[My]_0-i sweet companion]_{4470-my sweet companion} , [[my]_0-i own dear girl]_{4471-my own dear girl} ! ” “_{[4470-my sweet companion]} [The only friend [I]_0-i ever had]_{4472-the only friend i ever had} , ” cried [Rose]_252-rose , clinging to [her]_{1840-the girl} . “_{[4473-the kindest , best of friends]} [The kindest , best of friends]_{4473-the kindest , best of friends} . [My]_0-i heart will burst . [I]_0-i can not bear all this . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i have borne more , and have been , through all , [the best and gentlest creature that ever shed happiness on [every one [she]_{1840-the girl} knew]_{4475-every one she knew}]_{4474-the best and gentlest creature that ever shed happiness on every one she knew} , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , embracing [her]_252-rose tenderly . “_{[1840-the girl]} Come , come , [[my]_0-i love]_{3056-my love} , remember who this is who waits to clasp [you]_0-i in [his]_4477-his arms , [poor child]_{4478-poor child} ! See here — look , look , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} ! ” “_{[4480-not aunt]} [Not aunt]_{4480-not aunt} , ” cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , throwing [his]_0-i arms about [her]_252-rose neck ; “_{[4480-not aunt]} [I]_0-i ’ll never call [[her]_{4480-not aunt} aunt]_{6987-her aunt} — [sister]_4482-sister , [[my]_0-i own dear sister]_{4483-my own dear sister} , that something taught [my]_0-i heart to love so dearly from the first ! [Rose]_252-rose , [dear]_4730-dear , darling [Rose]_252-rose ! ” Let the tears which fell , and the broken words which were exchanged in the long close embrace between [the orphans]_{8749-the orphans} , be sacred . [A father]_{8750-a father} , [sister]_4482-sister , and [mother]_4602-mother , were gained , and lost , in that one moment . Joy and grief were mingled in the cup ; but there were no bitter tears : for even grief itself arose so softened , and clothed in such sweet and tender recollections , that it became a solemn pleasure , and lost all character of pain . [They]_8753-they were a long , long time alone . A soft tap at the door , at length announced that [some one]_{1042-some one} was without . [Oliver]_123-oliver opened it , glided away , and gave place to [Harry Maylie]_250-harry . “_[252-rose] [I]_0-i know it all , ” [he]_0-i said , taking a seat beside [the lovely girl]_{8755-the lovely girl} . “_[0-i] [Dear Rose]_292-rose , [I]_0-i know it all . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not [here]_4553-here by accident , ” [he]_0-i added after a lengthened silence ; “_[0-i] nor have [I]_0-i heard all this tonight , for [I]_0-i knew it yesterday — only yesterday . Do [you]_292-rose guess that [I]_0-i have come to remind [you]_292-rose of a promise ? ” “_[0-i] Stay , ” said [Rose]_292-rose . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i _ do _ know all . ” “_[0-i] All . [You]_0-i gave [me]_0-i leave , at any time within a year , to renew the subject of [our]_4486-our last discourse . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did . ” “_[0-i] Not to press [you]_292-rose to alter [your]_292-rose determination , ” pursued [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , “_[0-i] but to hear [you]_292-rose repeat it , if [you]_292-rose would . [I]_0-i was to lay whatever of station or fortune [I]_0-i might possess at [your]_292-rose feet , and if [you]_292-rose still adhered to [your]_292-rose former determination , [I]_0-i pledged [myself]_0-i , by no word or act , to seek to change it . ” “_[4487-her] The same reasons which influenced [me]_0-i then , will influence [me]_0-i now , ” said [Rose]_292-rose firmly . “_[4487-her] If [I]_0-i ever owed a strict and rigid duty to [her]_4487-her , whose goodness saved [me]_0-i from a life of indigence and suffering , when should [I]_0-i ever feel it , as [I]_0-i should tonight ? It is a struggle , ” said [Rose]_292-rose , “_[4487-her] but one [I]_0-i am proud to make ; it is a pang , but one [my]_0-i heart shall bear . ” “_[0-i] The disclosure of tonight,”—Harry began . “_[0-i] The disclosure of tonight , ” replied [Rose]_292-rose softly , “_[0-i] leaves [me]_0-i in the same position , with reference to [you]_292-rose , as that in which [I]_0-i stood before . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i harden [your]_0-i heart against [me]_0-i , [Rose]_292-rose , ” urged [[her]_292-rose lover]_{8757-her lover} . “_[0-i] Oh [Harry]_250-harry , [Harry]_250-harry , ” said [the young lady]_{1668-the young lady} , bursting into tears ; “_[250-harry] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i could , and spare [myself]_0-i this pain . ” “_[250-harry] Then why inflict it on [yourself]_0-i ? ” said [Harry]_250-harry , taking [her]_{1668-the young lady} hand . “_[250-harry] Think , [dear Rose]_{4488-dear rose} , think what [you]_0-i have heard tonight . ” “_[0-i] And what have [I]_0-i heard ! What have [I]_0-i heard ! ” cried [Rose]_292-rose . “_[0-i] That a sense of [his]_250-harry deep disgrace so worked upon [[my]_0-i own father]_{4489-my own father} that [he]_250-harry shunned all — there , [we]_4490-we have said enough , [Harry]_250-harry , [we]_4490-we have said enough . ” “_[4490-we] Not yet , not yet , ” said [the young man]_{5600-the young man} , detaining [her]_292-rose as [she]_292-rose rose . “_[4490-we] [My]_0-i hopes , [my]_0-i wishes , prospects , feeling : every thought in life except [my]_0-i love for [you]_0-i : have undergone a change . [I]_0-i offer [you]_0-i , now , no distinction among [a bustling crowd]_{4491-a bustling crowd} ; no mingling with a world of malice and detraction , where the blood is called into honest cheeks by aught but real disgrace and shame ; but a home — a heart and [home]_4737-home — yes , dearest [Rose]_292-rose , and those , and those alone , are all [I]_0-i have to offer . ” “_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ! ” [she]_292-rose faltered . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i mean but this — that when [I]_0-i left [you]_0-i last , [I]_0-i left [you]_0-i with a firm determination to level all fancied barriers between [yourself]_0-i and [me]_0-i ; resolved that if [[my]_0-i world]_{4493-my world} could not be [yours]_0-i , [I]_0-i would make [yours]_0-i [mine]_4494-mine ; that no pride of birth should curl the lip at [you]_0-i , for [I]_0-i would turn from it . This [I]_0-i have done . [Those who have shrunk from [me]_0-i because of this]_{4495-those who have shrunk from me because of this} , have shrunk from [you]_0-i , and proved [you]_0-i so far right . Such power and patronage : [such relatives of influence and rank]_{4496-such relatives of influence and rank} : as smiled upon [me]_0-i then , look coldly now ; but there are smiling fields and waving trees in [[England]_2-england ’s richest county]_{4497-england ’s richest county} ; and by [one village church]_{4498-one village church} — [mine]_0-i , [Rose]_292-rose , [my]_0-i own!—there stands [a rustic dwelling]_{4499-a rustic dwelling} which [you]_0-i can make [me]_0-i prouder of , than all the hopes [I]_0-i have renounced , measured a thousandfold . This is [my]_0-i rank and station now , and [here]_4553-here [I]_0-i lay it down ! ” “_[0-i] It ’s a trying thing waiting supper for [lovers]_4501-lovers , ” said [Mr. Grimwig]_{8760-mr. grimwig} , waking up , and pulling [his]_0-i pocket - handkerchief from over [his]_0-i head . Truth to tell , the supper had been waiting a most unreasonable time . Neither [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , nor [Harry]_250-harry , nor [Rose]_292-rose ( who all came in together ) , could offer a word in extenuation . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i had serious thoughts of eating [my]_0-i head tonight , ” said [Mr. Grimwig]_{8761-mr. grimwig} , “_[0-i] for [I]_0-i began to think [I]_0-i should get nothing else . [I]_0-i ’ll take the liberty , if [you]_0-i ’ll allow [me]_0-i , of saluting [the bride that is to be]_{4502-the bride that is to be} . ” [Mr. Grimwig]_{8762-mr. grimwig} lost no time in carrying this notice into effect upon [the blushing girl]_{8763-the blushing girl} ; and the example , being contagious , was followed both by [the doctor]_{4910-the doctor} and [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} : [some people]_{7294-some people} affirm that [Harry Maylie]_250-harry had been observed to set it , originally , in [a dark room adjoining]_{8766-a dark room adjoining} ; but [the best authorities]_{8767-the best authorities} consider this downright scandal : [he]_250-harry being young and [a clergyman]_{8768-a clergyman} . “_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver , [[my]_0-i child]_{3060-my child} , ” said [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} , “_[123-oliver] where have [you]_123-oliver been , and why do [you]_123-oliver look so sad ? There are tears stealing down [your]_123-oliver face at this moment . What is the matter ? ” It is a world of disappointment : often to the hopes [we]_8769-we most cherish , and hopes that do [our]_8769-we nature the greatest honour . [Poor Dick]_155-dick was dead ! CHAPTER LII . [FAGIN]_161-fagin ’S LAST NIGHT ALIVE [The court]_{1610-the court} was paved , from floor to roof , with human faces . Inquisitive and eager eyes peered from every inch of space . From the rail before [the dock]_{7939-the dock} , away into the sharpest angle of the smallest corner in [the galleries]_{8772-the galleries} , all looks were fixed upon [one man]_{8773-one man} — [Fagin]_161-fagin . Before [him]_161-fagin and behind : above , below , on the right and on the left : [he]_161-fagin seemed to stand surrounded by a firmament , all bright with gleaming eyes . [He]_161-fagin stood there , in all this glare of living light , with one hand resting on the wooden slab before [him]_161-fagin , the other held to [his]_161-fagin ear , and [his]_161-fagin head thrust forward to enable [him]_161-fagin to catch with greater distinctness every word that fell from [the presiding judge]_{8774-the presiding judge} , who was delivering [his]_161-fagin charge to [the jury]_{386-the jury} . At times , [he]_161-fagin turned [his]_161-fagin eyes sharply upon [them]_{386-the jury} to observe the effect of the slightest featherweight in [his]_161-fagin favour ; and when the points against [him]_161-fagin were stated with terrible distinctness , looked towards [[his]_161-fagin counsel]_{8776-his counsel} , in mute appeal that [he]_161-fagin would , even then , urge something in [his]_161-fagin behalf . Beyond these manifestations of anxiety , [he]_161-fagin stirred not hand or foot . [He]_161-fagin had scarcely moved since the trial began ; and now that [the judge]_{3816-the judge} ceased to speak , [he]_161-fagin still remained in the same strained attitude of close attention , with [his]_161-fagin gaze bent on [him]_161-fagin , as though [he]_161-fagin listened still . A slight bustle in [the court]_{1610-the court} , recalled [him]_161-fagin to [himself]_161-fagin . Looking round , [he]_161-fagin saw that [the jurymen]_{8779-the jurymen} had turned together , to consider [their]_{8779-the jurymen} verdict . As [his]_161-fagin eyes wandered to [the gallery]_{8780-the gallery} , [he]_161-fagin could see [the people]_{397-the people} rising above each other to see [his]_161-fagin face : [some]_5774-some hastily applying [their]_5774-some glasses to [their]_5774-some eyes : and [others]_2782-others whispering [[their]_2782-others neighbours]_{8784-their neighbours} with looks expressive of abhorrence . [A few there]_{8785-a few there} were , who seemed unmindful of [him]_161-fagin , and looked only to [the jury]_{386-the jury} , in impatient wonder how [they]_{8779-the jurymen} could delay . But in [no one face]_{8787-no one face} — not even among [the women , of whom there were many there]_{8788-the women , of whom there were many there} — could [he]_161-fagin read the faintest sympathy with [himself]_161-fagin , or any feeling but one of all - absorbing interest that [he]_161-fagin should be condemned . As [he]_161-fagin saw all this in one bewildered glance , the deathlike stillness came again , and looking back [he]_161-fagin saw that [the jurymen]_{8779-the jurymen} had turned towards [the judge]_{3816-the judge} . Hush ! [They]_{8779-the jurymen} only sought permission to retire . [He]_161-fagin looked , wistfully , into [their]_{8779-the jurymen} faces , one by one when [they]_{8779-the jurymen} passed out , as though to see which way [the greater number]_{8791-the greater number} leant ; but that was fruitless . [The jailer]_{7961-the jailer} touched [him]_161-fagin on the shoulder . [He]_161-fagin followed mechanically to [the end of [the dock]_{7939-the dock}]_{8793-the end of the dock} , and sat down on a chair . [The man]_{843-the man} pointed it out , or [he]_{843-the man} would not have seen it . [He]_161-fagin looked up into [the gallery]_{8780-the gallery} again . [Some of [the people]_{397-the people}]_{8797-some of the people} were eating , and some fanning [themselves]_{8797-some of the people} with handkerchiefs ; for [the crowded place]_{8799-the crowded place} was very hot . There was [one young man]_{8800-one young man} sketching [his]_{8800-one young man} face in a little note - book . [He]_161-fagin wondered whether it was like , and looked on when [the artist]_{8801-the artist} broke [his]_{8801-the artist} pencil - point , and made another with [his]_{8801-the artist} knife , as [any idle spectator]_{8802-any idle spectator} might have done . In the same way , when [he]_161-fagin turned [his]_161-fagin eyes towards [the judge]_{3816-the judge} , [his]_161-fagin mind began to busy itself with the fashion of [his]_161-fagin dress , and what it cost , and how [he]_161-fagin put it on . There was [an old fat gentleman on the bench]_{8804-an old fat gentleman on the bench} , too , who had gone out , some half an hour before , and now come back . [He]_161-fagin wondered within [himself]_161-fagin whether [this man]_{5062-this man} had been to get [his]_{5062-this man} dinner , what [he]_{5062-this man} had had , and where [he]_{5062-this man} had had it ; and pursued this train of careless thought until some new object caught [his]_161-fagin eye and roused another . Not that , all this time , [his]_161-fagin mind was , for an instant , free from one oppressive overwhelming sense of the grave that opened at [his]_161-fagin feet ; it was ever present to [him]_161-fagin , but in a vague and general way , and [he]_161-fagin could not fix [his]_161-fagin thoughts upon it . Thus , even while [he]_161-fagin trembled , and turned burning hot at the idea of speedy death , [he]_161-fagin fell to counting the iron spikes before [him]_161-fagin , and wondering how the head of one had been broken off , and whether [they]_8806-they would mend it , or leave it as it was . Then , [he]_161-fagin thought of all the horrors of the gallows and the scaffold — and stopped to watch [a man sprinkling the floor to cool it]_{8807-a man sprinkling the floor to cool it} — and then went on to think again . At length there was a cry of silence , and a breathless look from all towards the door . [The jury]_{386-the jury} returned , and passed [him]_161-fagin close . [He]_161-fagin could glean nothing from [their]_8806-they faces ; [they]_8806-they might as well have been of stone . Perfect stillness ensued — not a rustle — not a breath — [Guilty]_293-guilty . [The building]_{676-the building} rang with a tremendous shout , and another , and another , and then it echoed loud groans , that gathered strength as they swelled out , like angry thunder . It was a peal of joy from [the populace outside]_{8810-the populace outside} , greeting the news that [he]_161-fagin would die on Monday . The noise subsided , and [he]_161-fagin was asked if [he]_161-fagin had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon [him]_161-fagin . [He]_161-fagin had resumed [his]_161-fagin listening attitude , and looked intently at [[his]_161-fagin questioner]_{6858-his questioner} while the demand was made ; but it was twice repeated before [he]_161-fagin seemed to hear it , and then [he]_161-fagin only muttered that [he]_161-fagin was [an old man]_{2096-an old man} — [an old man]_{2096-an old man} — and so , dropping into a whisper , was silent again . [The judge]_{3816-the judge} assumed the black cap , and [the prisoner]_{5069-the prisoner} still stood with the same air and gesture . [A woman in [the gallery]_{8780-the gallery}]_{8816-a woman in the gallery} , uttered some exclamation , called forth by this dread solemnity ; [he]_161-fagin looked hastily up as if angry at the interruption , and bent forward yet more attentively . The address was solemn and impressive ; the sentence fearful to hear . But [he]_161-fagin stood , like [a marble figure , without the motion of a nerve]_{8818-a marble figure , without the motion of a nerve} . [His]_161-fagin haggard face was still thrust forward , [his]_161-fagin under - jaw hanging down , and [his]_161-fagin eyes staring out before [him]_161-fagin , when [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} put [his]_{7961-the jailer} hand upon [his]_161-fagin arm , and beckoned [him]_161-fagin away . [He]_161-fagin gazed stupidly about [him]_161-fagin for an instant , and obeyed . [They]_{7961-the jailer} led [him]_161-fagin through [a paved room under [the court]_{1610-the court}]_{8820-a paved room under the court} , where [some prisoners]_{8822-some prisoners} were waiting till [their]_{8822-some prisoners} turns came , and [others]_2782-others were talking to [[their]_2782-others friends]_{8824-their friends} , who crowded round a grate which looked into [the open yard]_{8825-the open yard} . There was [nobody there]_{8826-nobody there} to speak to _ [him]_161-fagin _ ; but , as [he]_161-fagin passed , [the prisoners]_{7933-the prisoners} fell back to render [him]_161-fagin more visible to [the people who were clinging to the bars]_{8828-the people who were clinging to the bars} : and [they]_{7933-the prisoners} assailed [him]_161-fagin with opprobrious names , and screeched and hissed . [He]_161-fagin shook [his]_161-fagin fist , and would have spat upon [them]_{7933-the prisoners} ; but [[his]_161-fagin conductors]_{8829-his conductors} hurried [him]_161-fagin on , through [a gloomy passage lighted by a few dim lamps]_{8830-a gloomy passage lighted by a few dim lamps} , into [the interior of [the prison]_{8832-the prison}]_{8831-the interior of the prison} . Here , [he]_161-fagin was searched , that [he]_161-fagin might not have about [him]_161-fagin the means of anticipating the law ; this ceremony performed , [they]_{7933-the prisoners} led [him]_161-fagin to [one of [the condemned cells]_{8834-the condemned cells}]_{8833-one of the condemned cells} , and left [him]_161-fagin there — alone . [He]_161-fagin sat down on a stone bench opposite the door , which served for seat and bedstead ; and casting [his]_161-fagin blood - shot eyes upon the ground , tried to collect [his]_161-fagin thoughts . After awhile , [he]_161-fagin began to remember a few disjointed fragments of what [the judge]_{3816-the judge} had said : though it had seemed to [him]_161-fagin , at the time , that [he]_161-fagin could not hear a word . These gradually fell into their proper places , and by degrees suggested more : so that in a little time [he]_161-fagin had the whole , almost as it was delivered . To be hanged by the neck , till [he]_161-fagin was dead — that was the end . To be hanged by the neck till [he]_161-fagin was dead . As it came on very dark , [he]_161-fagin began to think of all [the men [he]_161-fagin had known who had died upon the scaffold]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} ; some of [them]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} through [his]_161-fagin means . [They]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} rose up , in such quick succession , that [he]_161-fagin could hardly count [them]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} . [He]_161-fagin had seen some of [them]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} die,—and had joked too , because [they]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} died with prayers upon [their]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} lips . With what a rattling noise the drop went down ; and how suddenly [they]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} changed , from [strong and vigorous men]_{8837-strong and vigorous men} to dangling heaps of clothes ! Some of [them]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} might have inhabited [that very cell]_{8838-that very cell} — sat upon that very spot . It was very dark ; why did n’t [they]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} bring a light ? [The cell]_{8839-the cell} had been built for many years . [Scores of [men]_412-men]_{8840-scores of men} must have passed [their]_{8840-scores of men} last hours [there]_4593-there . It was like sitting in a vault strewn with dead bodies — the cap , the noose , the pinioned arms , the faces that [he]_161-fagin knew , even beneath that hideous veil.—Light , light ! At length , when [his]_161-fagin hands were raw with beating against the heavy door and walls , [two men]_{6876-two men} appeared : one bearing a candle , which [he]_161-fagin thrust into an iron candlestick fixed against the wall : [the other dragging in a mattress on which to pass the night]_{8844-the other dragging in a mattress on which to pass the night} ; for [the prisoner]_{5069-the prisoner} was to be left alone no more . Then came the night — dark , dismal , silent night . [Other watchers]_{8846-other watchers} are glad to hear this church - clock strike , for [they]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} tell of life and coming day . To [him]_161-fagin [they]_{8836-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} brought despair . The boom of every iron bell came laden with the one , deep , hollow sound — Death . What availed the noise and bustle of cheerful morning , which penetrated even there , to [him]_161-fagin ? It was another form of knell , with mockery added to the warning . The day passed off . Day ? There was no day ; it was gone as soon as come — and night came on again ; night so long , and yet so short ; long in its dreadful silence , and short in its fleeting hours . At one time [he]_161-fagin raved and blasphemed ; and at another howled and tore [his]_161-fagin hair . [Venerable men of [his]_161-fagin own persuasion]_{8847-venerable men of his own persuasion} had come to pray beside [him]_161-fagin , but [he]_161-fagin had driven [them]_{8847-venerable men of his own persuasion} away with curses . [They]_{8847-venerable men of his own persuasion} renewed [their]_{8847-venerable men of his own persuasion} charitable efforts , and [he]_161-fagin beat [them]_{8847-venerable men of his own persuasion} off . Saturday night . [He]_161-fagin had only one night more to live . And as [he]_161-fagin thought of this , the day broke — Sunday . It was not until the night of this last awful day , that a withering sense of [his]_161-fagin helpless , desperate state came in its full intensity upon [his]_161-fagin blighted soul ; not that [he]_161-fagin had ever held any defined or positive hope of mercy , but that [he]_161-fagin had never been able to consider more than the dim probability of dying so soon . [He]_161-fagin had spoken little to [either of [the two men]_{5950-the two men} , who relieved [each other]_{512-each other} in [their]_{5950-the two men} attendance upon [him]_161-fagin]_{8848-either of the two men , who relieved each other in their attendance upon him} ; and [they]_{5950-the two men} , for [their]_{5950-the two men} parts , made no effort to rouse [his]_161-fagin attention . [He]_161-fagin had sat there , awake , but dreaming . Now , [he]_161-fagin started up , every minute , and with gasping mouth and burning skin , hurried to and fro , in such a paroxysm of fear and wrath that even [they]_{5950-the two men} — used to such sights — recoiled from [him]_161-fagin with horror . [He]_161-fagin grew so terrible , at last , in all the tortures of [his]_161-fagin evil conscience , that [one man]_{8773-one man} could not bear to sit there , eyeing [him]_161-fagin alone ; and so [the two]_{6812-the two} kept watch together . [He]_161-fagin cowered down upon [his]_161-fagin stone bed , and thought of the past . [He]_161-fagin had been wounded with some missiles from [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} on the day of [his]_161-fagin capture , and [his]_161-fagin head was bandaged with a linen cloth . [His]_161-fagin red hair hung down upon [his]_161-fagin bloodless face ; [his]_161-fagin beard was torn , and twisted into knots ; [his]_161-fagin eyes shone with a terrible light ; [his]_161-fagin unwashed flesh crackled with the fever that burnt [him]_161-fagin up . Eight — nine — then . If it was not a trick to frighten [him]_161-fagin , and those were the real hours treading on [each other]_{512-each other} ’s heels , where would [he]_161-fagin be , when [they]_{512-each other} came round again ! Eleven ! Another struck , before the voice of the previous hour had ceased to vibrate . At eight , [he]_161-fagin would be [the only mourner in [[his]_161-fagin own funeral train]_{8856-his own funeral train}]_{8855-the only mourner in his own funeral train} ; at eleven — [Those dreadful walls of [Newgate]_20-newgate]_{8857-those dreadful walls of newgate} , which have hidden so much misery and such unspeakable anguish , not only from the eyes , but , too often , and too long , from the thoughts , of [men]_412-men , never held so dread a spectacle as that . [The few who lingered as [they]_{8859-the few who lingered as they passed} passed]_{8859-the few who lingered as they passed} , and wondered what [the man was doing who was to be hanged tomorrow]_{8860-the man was doing who was to be hanged tomorrow} , would have slept but ill that night , if [they]_{8859-the few who lingered as they passed} could have seen [him]_161-fagin . From early in the evening until nearly midnight , [little groups of two and three]_{8861-little groups of two and three} presented [themselves]_{8861-little groups of two and three} at [the lodge]_{8862-the lodge} - gate , and inquired , with anxious faces , whether any reprieve had been received . These being answered in the negative , communicated the welcome intelligence to clusters in [the street]_{4555-the street} , who pointed out to one another the door from which [he]_161-fagin must come out , and showed where the scaffold would be built , and , walking with unwilling steps away , turned back to conjure up the scene . By degrees [they]_{512-each other} fell off , one by one ; and , for an hour , in the dead of night , [the street]_{4555-the street} was left to solitude and darkness . [The space before [the prison]_{8832-the prison}]_{8865-the space before the prison} was cleared , and a few strong barriers , painted black , had been already thrown across [the road]_{825-the road} to break the pressure of [the expected crowd]_{8868-the expected crowd} , when [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} and [Oliver]_123-oliver appeared at the wicket , and presented an order of admission to [the prisoner]_{5069-the prisoner} , signed by [one of [the sheriffs]_{8871-the sheriffs}]_{8870-one of the sheriffs} . [They]_{512-each other} were immediately admitted into [the lodge]_{8862-the lodge} . “_{[1112-the young gentleman]} Is [the young gentleman]_{1112-the young gentleman} to come too , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” said [the man whose duty it was to conduct [them]_{512-each other}]_{8873-the man whose duty it was to conduct them} . “_{[1112-the young gentleman]} It ’s not a sight for [children]_374-children , [sir]_4543-sir . ” “_{[1112-the young gentleman]} It is not indeed , [[my]_0-i friend]_{4664-my friend} , ” rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; “_{[1112-the young gentleman]} but [my]_0-i business with [this man]_{5062-this man} is intimately connected with [him]_{5062-this man} ; and as [this child]_{4344-this child} has seen [him]_{5062-this man} in the full career of [his]_{5062-this man} success and villainy , [I]_0-i think it as well — even at the cost of some pain and fear — that [he]_{4344-this child} should see [him]_{5062-this man} now . ” These few words had been said apart , so as to be inaudible to [Oliver]_123-oliver . [The man]_{843-the man} touched [his]_{843-the man} hat ; and glancing at [Oliver]_123-oliver with some curiousity , opened another gate , opposite to that by which [they]_8875-they had entered , and led [them]_8875-they on , through [dark and winding ways]_{8876-dark and winding ways} , towards [the cells]_{8877-the cells} . “_{[4344-this child]} This , ” said [the man]_{843-the man} , stopping in [a gloomy passage]_{8879-a gloomy passage} where [a couple of workmen]_{8880-a couple of workmen} were making some preparations in profound silence—“this_{[4344-this child]} is the place [he]_{5062-this man} passes through . If [you]_4511-you step this way , [you]_4511-you can see the door [he]_{5062-this man} goes out at . ” [He]_{843-the man} led [them]_8875-they into [a stone kitchen]_{8881-a stone kitchen} , fitted with coppers for dressing the prison food , and pointed to a door . There was an open grating above [it]_{8881-a stone kitchen} , through which came the sound of [men]_412-men ’s voices , mingled with the noise of hammering , and the throwing down of boards . [They]_8875-they were putting up the scaffold . From [this place]_{6266-this place} , [they]_8875-they passed through several strong gates , opened by [other turnkeys from the inner side]_{8884-other turnkeys from the inner side} ; and , having entered [an open yard]_{8885-an open yard} , ascended [a flight of narrow steps]_{8886-a flight of narrow steps} , and came into a passage with a row of strong doors on the left hand . Motioning [them]_8875-they to remain where [they]_8875-they were , [the turnkey]_{8887-the turnkey} knocked at one of these with [his]_{8887-the turnkey} bunch of keys . [The two attendants]_{8888-the two attendants} , after a little whispering , came out into [the passage]_{1168-the passage} , stretching [themselves]_{8888-the two attendants} as if glad of the temporary relief , and motioned [the visitors]_{1269-the visitors} to follow [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} into [the cell]_{8839-the cell} . [They]_8875-they did so . [The condemned criminal]_{8893-the condemned criminal} was seated on [his]_{8893-the condemned criminal} bed , rocking [himself]_{8893-the condemned criminal} from side to side , with a countenance more like that of a snared beast than the face of [a man]_{476-a man} . [His]_{8893-the condemned criminal} mind was evidently wandering to [his]_{8893-the condemned criminal} old life , for [he]_{8893-the condemned criminal} continued to mutter , without appearing conscious of [their]_{1269-the visitors} presence otherwise than as a part of [his]_{8893-the condemned criminal} vision . “_{[5144-good boy]} [Good boy]_{5144-good boy} , [Charley]_{164-master bates} — well done — ” [he]_{8893-the condemned criminal} mumbled . “_{[164-master bates]} [Oliver]_123-oliver , too , ha ! ha ! ha ! [Oliver]_123-oliver too — quite [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} now — quite the — take [that boy]_{4614-that boy} away to bed ! ” [The jailer]_{7961-the jailer} took the disengaged hand of [Oliver]_123-oliver ; and , whispering [him]_123-oliver not to be alarmed , looked on without speaking . “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Take [him]_{4614-that boy} away to bed ! ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_{[4594-the gentleman]} Do [you]_4515-you hear [me]_0-i , [some of [you]_4515-you]_{2675-some of you} ? [He]_{4614-that boy} has been the — the — somehow the cause of all this . It ’s worth the money to bring [him]_{4614-that boy} up to it — [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s throat , [Bill]_149-sikes ; never mind [the girl]_{1840-the girl} — [Bolter]_{271-mr. bolter} ’s throat as deep as [you]_149-sikes can cut . Saw [his]_{4614-that boy} head off ! ” “_[161-fagin] [Fagin]_161-fagin , ” said [the jailer]_{7961-the jailer} . “_[161-fagin] That ’s [me]_0-i ! ” cried [the Jew]_{1184-the jew} , falling instantly , into the attitude of listening [he]_{1184-the jew} had assumed upon [his]_{1184-the jew} trial . “_{[2096-an old man]} [An old man]_{2096-an old man} , [[my]_0-i Lord]_{4519-my lord} ; [a very old , old man]_{4520-a very old , old man} ! ” “_{[4520-a very old , old man]} Here , ” said [the turnkey]_{8887-the turnkey} , laying [his]_{8887-the turnkey} hand upon [his]_161-fagin breast to keep [him]_161-fagin down . “_{[4520-a very old , old man]} Here ’s [somebody]_{5093-somebody} wants to see [you]_161-fagin , to ask [you]_161-fagin some questions , [I]_0-i suppose . [Fagin]_161-fagin , [Fagin]_161-fagin ! Are [you]_161-fagin [a man]_{476-a man} ? ” “_[161-fagin] [I]_0-i sha n’t be one long , ” [he]_0-i replied , looking up with a face retaining no human expression but rage and terror . “_[0-i] Strike [them]_4523-they all dead ! What right have [they]_4523-they to butcher [me]_0-i ? ” As [he]_0-i spoke [he]_0-i caught sight of [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . Shrinking to the furthest corner of the seat , [he]_0-i demanded to know what [they]_4523-they wanted there . “_[294-steady] [Steady]_294-steady , ” said [the turnkey]_{8887-the turnkey} , still holding [him]_0-i down . “_[294-steady] Now , [sir]_4543-sir , tell [him]_4525-him what [you]_4543-sir want . Quick , if [you]_4543-sir please , for [he]_4525-him grows worse as the time gets on . ” “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir have some papers , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} advancing , “_[4543-sir] which were placed in [your]_4543-sir hands , for better security , by [a man called [Monks]_226-monks]_{4526-a man called monks} . ” “_[226-monks] It ’s all a lie together , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[226-monks] [I]_0-i have n’t one — not one . ” “_[0-i] For the love of [God]_171-god , ” said [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} solemnly , “_[0-i] do not say that now , upon the very verge of death ; but tell [me]_0-i where [they]_4527-they are . [You]_4543-sir know that [Sikes]_149-sikes is dead ; that [Monks]_226-monks has confessed ; that there is no hope of any further gain . Where are those papers ? ” “_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver , ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin , beckoning to [him]_123-oliver . “_[123-oliver] Here , here ! Let [me]_0-i whisper to [you]_123-oliver . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not afraid , ” said [Oliver]_123-oliver in a low voice , as [he]_123-oliver relinquished [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} ’s hand . “_[0-i] The papers , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin , drawing [Oliver]_123-oliver towards [him]_161-fagin , “_[0-i] are in a canvas bag , in a hole a little way up the chimney in [the top front - room]_{4528-the top front - room} . [I]_0-i want to talk to [you]_123-oliver , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4649-my dear} . [I]_0-i want to talk to [you]_123-oliver . ” “_[0-i] Yes , yes , ” returned [Oliver]_123-oliver . “_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i say a prayer . Do ! Let [me]_0-i say one prayer . Say only one , upon [your]_123-oliver knees , with [me]_0-i , and [we]_4530-we will talk till morning . ” “_[0-i] Outside , outside , ” replied [Fagin]_161-fagin , pushing [the boy]_{423-the boy} before [him]_161-fagin towards the door , and looking vacantly over [his]_{423-the boy} head . “_[0-i] Say [I]_0-i ’ve gone to sleep — [they’ll]_{4531-they’ll} believe [you]_123-oliver . [You]_123-oliver can get [me]_0-i out , if [you]_123-oliver take [me]_0-i so . Now then , now then ! ” “_[0-i] Oh ! [God]_171-god forgive [this wretched man]_{4532-this wretched man} ! ” cried [the boy]_{423-the boy} with a burst of tears . “_[0-i] That ’s right , that ’s right , ” said [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[0-i] That ’ll help [us]_4530-we on . This door first . If [I]_0-i shake and tremble , as [we]_4530-we pass the gallows , do n’t [you]_123-oliver mind , but hurry on . Now , now , now ! ” “_[123-oliver] Have [you]_123-oliver nothing else to ask [him]_{4532-this wretched man} , [sir]_4543-sir ? ” inquired [the turnkey]_{8887-the turnkey} . “_[123-oliver] No other question , ” replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} . “_[123-oliver] If [I]_0-i hoped [we]_4530-we could recall [him]_{4532-this wretched man} to a sense of [his]_{4532-this wretched man} position — ” “_[0-i] Nothing will do that , [sir]_4543-sir , ” replied [the man]_{843-the man} , shaking [his]_{843-the man} head . “_[4543-sir] [You]_4543-sir had better leave [him]_{4532-this wretched man} . ” The door of [the cell]_{8839-the cell} opened , and [the attendants]_{8458-the attendants} returned . “_[4543-sir] Press on , press on , ” cried [Fagin]_161-fagin . “_[4543-sir] Softly , but not so slow . Faster , faster ! ” [The men]_{7230-the men} laid hands upon [him]_{4532-this wretched man} , and disengaging [Oliver]_123-oliver from [his]_{4532-this wretched man} grasp , held [him]_{4532-this wretched man} back . [He]_{4532-this wretched man} struggled with the power of desperation , for an instant ; and then sent up cry upon cry that penetrated even those massive walls , and rang in [their]_{7230-the men} ears until [they]_{7230-the men} reached [the open yard]_{8825-the open yard} . It was some time before [they]_{7230-the men} left [the prison]_{8832-the prison} . [Oliver]_123-oliver nearly swooned after this frightful scene , and was so weak that for an hour or more , [he]_{4532-this wretched man} had not the strength to walk . Day was dawning when [they]_{7230-the men} again emerged . [A great multitude]_{8909-a great multitude} had already assembled ; the windows were filled with [people]_485-people , smoking and playing cards to beguile the time ; [the crowd]_{1353-the crowd} were pushing , quarrelling , joking . Everything told of life and animation , but one dark cluster of objects in the centre of all — the black stage , the cross - beam , the rope , and all the hideous apparatus of death . [CHAPTER LIII]_{295-chapter liii} . AND LAST The fortunes of [those who have figured in this tale]_{8912-those who have figured in this tale} are nearly closed . The little that remains to [[their]_{7230-the men} historian]_{8913-their historian} to relate , is told in few and simple words . Before three months had passed , [Rose Fleming]_{296-rose fleming} and [Harry Maylie]_250-harry were married in [the village church]_{8914-the village church} which was henceforth to be the scene of [the young clergyman]_{8915-the young clergyman} ’s labours ; on the same day [they]_{7230-the men} entered into possession of [[their]_{7230-the men} new and happy home]_{8916-their new and happy home} . [Mrs. Maylie]_{236-mrs. maylie} took up [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} abode with [[her]_{236-mrs. maylie} son and daughter - in - law]_{8917-her son and daughter - in - law} , to enjoy , during the tranquil remainder of [her]_{236-mrs. maylie} days , the greatest felicity that age and worth can know — the contemplation of the happiness of [those on whom the warmest affections and tenderest cares of a well - spent life]_{8918-those on whom the warmest affections and tenderest cares of a well - spent life} , have been unceasingly bestowed . It appeared , on full and careful investigation , that if the wreck of property remaining in the custody of [Monks]_8919-monks ( which had never prospered either in [his]_{8915-the young clergyman} hands or in those of [[his]_{8915-the young clergyman} mother]_{4584-his mother} ) were equally divided between [himself]_{8915-the young clergyman} and [Oliver]_123-oliver , it would yield , to each , little more than three thousand pounds . By the provisions of [[his]_123-oliver father]_{4583-his father} ’s will , [Oliver]_123-oliver would have been entitled to the whole ; but [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , unwilling to deprive [the elder son]_{8922-the elder son} of the opportunity of retrieving [his]_{8922-the elder son} former vices and pursuing an honest career , proposed this mode of distribution , to which [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} young charge]_{1516-his young charge} joyfully acceded . [Monks , still bearing that assumed name]_{8924-monks , still bearing that assumed name} , retired with [his]_{8924-monks , still bearing that assumed name} portion to [a distant part of [the New World]_{8926-the new world}]_{8925-a distant part of the new world} ; where , having quickly squandered it , [he]_{8924-monks , still bearing that assumed name} once more fell into [his]_{8924-monks , still bearing that assumed name} old courses , and , after undergoing a long confinement for some fresh act of fraud and knavery , at length sunk under an attack of [his]_{8924-monks , still bearing that assumed name} old disorder , and died in [prison]_4807-prison . As far from [home]_4737-home , died [the chief remaining members of [his]_{8924-monks , still bearing that assumed name} friend [Fagin]_161-fagin ’s gang]_{8929-the chief remaining members of his friend fagin ’s gang} . [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} adopted [Oliver]_123-oliver as [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} son]_{8930-his son} . Removing with [him]_123-oliver and [the old housekeeper]_{7779-the old housekeeper} to within a mile of [the parsonage - house]_{8932-the parsonage - house} , where [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} dear friends]_{8933-his dear friends} resided , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} gratified the only remaining wish of [Oliver]_123-oliver ’s warm and earnest heart , and thus linked together [a little society , whose condition approached as nearly to one of perfect happiness as can ever be known in this changing world]_{8934-a little society , whose condition approached as nearly to one of perfect happiness as can ever be known in this changing world} . Soon after the marriage of [the young people]_{3419-the young people} , [the worthy doctor]_{7788-the worthy doctor} returned to [Chertsey]_34-chertsey , where , bereft of the presence of [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} old friends]_{5300-his old friends} , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} would have been discontented if [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} temperament had admitted of such a feeling ; and would have turned quite peevish if [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} had known how . For two or three months , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} contented [himself]_{173-mr. brownlow} with hinting that [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} feared the air began to disagree with [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} ; then , finding that [the place]_{840-the place} really no longer was , to [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} , what [it]_{840-the place} had been , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} settled [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} business on [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} assistant]_{8939-his assistant} , took [[a bachelor]_{479-a bachelor} ’s cottage outside [the village]_{6973-the village} of which [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} young friend]_{5642-his young friend} was [pastor]_8944-pastor]_{8941-a bachelor ’s cottage outside the village of which his young friend was pastor} , and instantaneously recovered . Here [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} took to gardening , planting , fishing , carpentering , and various other pursuits of a similar kind : all undertaken with [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} characteristic impetuosity . In each and all [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} has since become famous throughout [the neighborhood]_{8945-the neighborhood} , as [a most profound authority]_{8946-a most profound authority} . Before [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} removal , [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} had managed to contract a strong friendship for [Mr. Grimwig]_{8947-mr. grimwig} , which [that eccentric gentleman]_{8948-that eccentric gentleman} cordially reciprocated . [He]_{173-mr. brownlow} is accordingly visited by [Mr. Grimwig]_{8949-mr. grimwig} a great many times in the course of the year . On all such occasions , [Mr. Grimwig]_{8950-mr. grimwig} plants , fishes , and [carpenters]_{8951-carpenters} , with great ardour ; doing everything in a very singular and unprecedented manner , but always maintaining with [his]_{8950-mr. grimwig} favourite asseveration , that [his]_{8950-mr. grimwig} mode is the right one . On Sundays , [he]_{8950-mr. grimwig} never fails to criticise the sermon to [the young clergyman]_{8915-the young clergyman} ’s face : always informing [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , in strict confidence afterwards , that [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} considers it an excellent performance , but deems it as well not to say so . It is a standing and very favourite joke , for [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} to rally [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} on [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} old prophecy concerning [Oliver]_123-oliver , and to remind [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} of the night on which [they]_8953-they sat with the watch between [them]_8953-they , waiting [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} return ; but [Mr. Grimwig]_{8954-mr. grimwig} contends that [he]_{8950-mr. grimwig} was right in the main , and , in proof thereof , remarks that [Oliver]_123-oliver did not come back after all ; which always calls forth a laugh on [his]_{8950-mr. grimwig} side , and increases [his]_{8950-mr. grimwig} good humour . [Mr. Noah Claypole]_146-noah : receiving a free pardon from [the Crown]_{8955-the crown} in consequence of being admitted approver against [Fagin]_161-fagin : and considering [his]_146-noah profession not altogether as safe a one as [he]_146-noah could wish : was , for some little time , at a loss for the means of a livelihood , not burdened with too much work . After some consideration , [he]_146-noah went into business as [an informer]_{8956-an informer} , in which calling [he]_146-noah realises a genteel subsistence . [His]_146-noah plan is , to walk out once a week during church time attended by [Charlotte]_{144-charlotte} in respectable attire . [The lady]_{711-the lady} faints away at the doors of [charitable publicans]_{8958-charitable publicans} , and [the gentleman]_{4594-the gentleman} being accommodated with three - penny worth of brandy to restore [her]_{711-the lady} , lays an information next day , and pockets half the penalty . Sometimes [Mr. Claypole]_146-noah faints [himself]_146-noah , but the result is the same . [Mr.]_8960-mr. and [Mrs. Bumble]_{258-mrs. bumble} , deprived of [their]_{8958-charitable publicans} situations , were gradually reduced to great indigence and misery , and finally became [paupers]_540-paupers in [that very same workhouse in which [they]_{8958-charitable publicans} had once lorded [it]_{8962-that very same workhouse in which they had once lorded it over others} over [others]_2782-others]_{8962-that very same workhouse in which they had once lorded it over others} . [Mr. Bumble]_{128-mr. bumble} has been heard to say , that in this reverse and degradation , [he]_{128-mr. bumble} has not even spirits to be thankful for being separated from [[his]_{128-mr. bumble} wife]_{787-his wife} . As to [Mr. Giles]_{233-mr. giles} and [Brittles]_234-brittles , [they]_{8958-charitable publicans} still remain in [[their]_{8958-charitable publicans} old posts]_{8965-their old posts} , although the former is bald , and [the last - named boy]_{8966-the last - named boy} quite grey . [They]_{8958-charitable publicans} sleep at [the parsonage]_{8967-the parsonage} , but divide [their]_{8958-charitable publicans} attentions so equally among [its inmates]_{1013-its inmates} , and [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} , and [Mr. Losberne]_{238-mr. losberne} , that to this day [the villagers]_{8969-the villagers} have never been able to discover to which [establishment]_{8970-establishment} [they]_{8969-the villagers} properly belong . [Master Charles Bates]_{164-master bates} , appalled by [Sikes]_149-sikes ’s crime , fell into a train of reflection whether an honest life was not , after all , the best . Arriving at the conclusion that it certainly was , [he]_{164-master bates} turned [his]_{164-master bates} back upon the scenes of the past , resolved to amend it in some new sphere of action . [He]_{164-master bates} struggled hard , and suffered much , for some time ; but , having a contented disposition , and a good purpose , succeeded in the end ; and , from being [a farmer ’s drudge]_{8971-a farmer ’s drudge} , and [a carrier ’s lad]_{8972-a carrier ’s lad} , [he]_{164-master bates} is now [the merriest young grazier in all Northamptonshire]_{8973-the merriest young grazier in all northamptonshire} . And now , [the hand that traces these words]_{8974-the hand that traces these words} , falters , as it approaches the conclusion of its task ; and would weave , for a little longer space , the thread of these adventures . [I]_261-agnes would fain linger yet with [a few of those among whom [I]_261-agnes have so long moved]_{8975-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} , and share [their]_{8975-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} happiness by endeavouring to depict it . [I]_261-agnes would show [Rose Maylie]_252-rose in all the bloom and grace of early womanhood , shedding on [her]_252-rose secluded path in life soft and gentle light , that fell on [all who trod it with [her]_252-rose , and shone into [their]_{8975-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} hearts]_{8976-all who trod it with her , and shone into their hearts} . [I]_261-agnes would paint [her]_252-rose the life and joy of the fire - side circle and [the lively summer group]_{8977-the lively summer group} ; [I]_261-agnes would follow [her]_252-rose through [the sultry fields]_{8978-the sultry fields} at noon , and hear the low tones of [her]_252-rose sweet voice in the moonlit evening walk ; [I]_261-agnes would watch [her]_252-rose in all [her]_252-rose goodness and charity abroad , and the smiling untiring discharge of domestic duties at [home]_4737-home ; [I]_261-agnes would paint [her]_252-rose and [[[her]_252-rose dead sister]_{8980-her dead sister} ’s child]_{8981-her dead sister ’s child} happy in [their]_{8975-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} love for [one another]_{2024-one another} , and passing whole hours together in picturing [the friends whom [they]_{8975-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} had so sadly lost]_{8983-the friends whom they had so sadly lost} ; [I]_261-agnes would summon before [me]_261-agnes , once again , those joyous little faces that clustered round [her]_252-rose knee , and listen to [their]_{8975-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} merry prattle ; [I]_261-agnes would recall the tones of that clear laugh , and conjure up the sympathising tear that glistened in the soft blue eye . These , and a thousand looks and smiles , and turns of thought and speech — [I]_261-agnes would fain recall [them]_{8975-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} every one . How [Mr. Brownlow]_{173-mr. brownlow} went on , from day to day , filling the mind of [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} adopted child]_{8984-his adopted child} with stores of knowledge , and becoming attached to [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} , more and more , as [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} nature developed itself , and showed the thriving seeds of all [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} wished [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} to become — how [he]_{173-mr. brownlow} traced in [him]_{173-mr. brownlow} new traits of [[his]_{173-mr. brownlow} early friend]_{8985-his early friend} , that awakened in [his]_{173-mr. brownlow} own bosom old remembrances , melancholy and yet sweet and soothing — how [the two orphans , tried by adversity]_{8986-the two orphans , tried by adversity} , remembered its lessons in mercy to [others]_2782-others , and mutual love , and fervent thanks to [Him]_{173-mr. brownlow} who had protected and preserved [them]_{8986-the two orphans , tried by adversity} — these are all matters which need not to be told . [I]_261-agnes have said that [they]_{8986-the two orphans , tried by adversity} were truly happy ; and without strong affection and humanity of heart , and gratitude to [that Being whose code is Mercy , and whose great attribute is Benevolence to all things that breathe]_{8988-that being whose code is mercy , and whose great attribute is benevolence to all things that breathe} , happiness can never be attained . Within the altar of [the old village church]_{8989-the old village church} there stands a white marble tablet , which bears as yet but one word : “_[261-agnes] [AGNES]_261-agnes . ” There is no coffin in [that tomb]_{4535-that tomb} ; and may it be many , many years , before another name is placed above it ! But , if [the spirits of [the Dead]_{4537-the dead}]_{4536-the spirits of the dead} ever come back to [earth]_1204-earth , to visit spots hallowed by the love — the love beyond the grave — of [those whom [they]_{4536-the spirits of the dead} knew in life]_{4539-those whom they knew in life} , [I]_0-i believe that the shade of [Agnes]_261-agnes sometimes hovers round [that solemn nook]_{4540-that solemn nook} . [I]_0-i believe it none the less because that nook is in [a Church]_{4541-a church} , and [she]_261-agnes was weak and erring . * * *